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South East and South South Governors Forum have elected Akwa-Ibom Governor, Udom Emmanuel as Chairman in a bid to pursue regional cooperation and integration for the economic benefit of the two regions.
The governors, in their first meeting in the current dispensation, also resolved “to work together and realign as a people that share common heritage, culture and and affinities”.
The communique was read by Governor Emmanuel on behalf of the governors.
The meeting was attended by eight governors and a deputy governor; while two governors were absent.
The governors present included: Igwenyi Ugwuanyi (Enugu), David Umahi (Ebonyi), Udom Emmanuel (Akwa-Ibom), Ben Ayade (Cross River), Rochas Okorocha (Imo), and Nyesom Nike (Rivers).
Others were; Okezie Ikpazu (Abia), Seriake Dickson (Bayelsa) and Anambra Deputy Governor, Nkem Okeke, who represented Governor Willie Obiano.
Governors Ifeanyi Okowa and Godwin Obaseki of Delta and Edo states were absent. They also failed to send their deputies.
The governors, in their first meeting in the current dispensation, also resolved “to work together and realign as a people that share common heritage, culture and and affinities”.
The communique was read by Governor Emmanuel on behalf of the governors.
The meeting was attended by eight governors and a deputy governor; while two governors were absent.
The governors present included: Igwenyi Ugwuanyi (Enugu), David Umahi (Ebonyi), Udom Emmanuel (Akwa-Ibom), Ben Ayade (Cross River), Rochas Okorocha (Imo), and Nyesom Nike (Rivers).
Others were; Okezie Ikpazu (Abia), Seriake Dickson (Bayelsa) and Anambra Deputy Governor, Nkem Okeke, who represented Governor Willie Obiano.
Governors Ifeanyi Okowa and Godwin Obaseki of Delta and Edo states were absent. They also failed to send their deputies.
