During his visit to Imo state, President Muhammadu Buhari stated that he would want to be remembered as the President who stabilised Nigeria in the area of security, economic prosperity and triumph over corruption.
Femi Adesina, special adviser to the president (media and publicity), disclosed this, revealing that the president noted that security, however, remains a major priority for his administration.
President Buhari stated to the South-East leaders that despite the difficulty in the fight against corruption in the country, he would continue to strive to leave a lasting legacy of integrity and accountability in the system, saying,
‘‘Nobody can accuse me of having companies or mansions anywhere in the country and I thank God that I try to keep myself as clean as possible, so that I cannot be taken hostage.
‘‘I will do my best to ensure that Nigerians that try hard, succeed in their efforts."
He acknowledged the Igbo people as being resourceful and very important, stating that it is unthinkable for me that any Igbo man would consider himself not to be a part of Nigeria because there isn't a town in Nigeria without seeing the Igbos being in charge of infrastructure or pharmaceutical industry.
Speaking on the 2023 elections, He reaffirmed his commitment to free, fair and credible polls, urging the leaders to honestly educate their constituencies on the need to hold their elected representatives accountable.
On uncompleted infrastructures, the president expressed regret that successive governments at the federal level contributed to the decay of critical infrastructure in the country, promising that the FG would complete ongoing key projects in the South East, including the 2nd Niger Bridge as well as the railway lines and routes linking the region with other parts of the country.
President Buhari had earlier commissioned four projects executed by Governor Hope Uzodinma, including the Naze/Ihiagwa/Nekede/Obinze link road, the Balloon Driven/Flood Control drainage at Dick Tiger Road, the Egbeada Bypass road and the New Exco-Chambers, Government House, Owerri.
Addressing Imo residents at the commissioning of Egbeada bypass named after a prominent son of the State, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, the President said he was very impressed with the level of work done by the State government.
Imo state Governor Hope Uzodinma thanked the president for addressing the interest of Igbo people, adding that the people believes in a united Nigeria predicated on justice, equity and fairness.
Also speaking at the occasion, President-General, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Prof George Obiozor expressed commitment of the Igbo people towards Nigeria's unity, saying,
‘‘Ndigbo are committed to Nigerian unity and there is news for those trying to push us out of Nigeria.
‘‘Ndigbo in Nigeria are like fish in the ocean and no matter how rough the storm is, it cannot drive the fish out of the ocean.
‘‘Mr President, it is in this context, that we see a new dawn in your distinguished presence in Igbo land and believe that on your return to Abuja the significance and substance of this visit will form new foundation of a platform for meaningful dialogue on critical issues of concern to the Igbo nation."
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