“It will enable us to build our own seaports, railways and other infrastructure to develop the zone,” said Ohanaeze.
During the last presidential and governorship polls in Lagos, Igbos were a particular target of violence and ethnic slurs.
“I am, therefore, with every sense of responsibility and love, appealing to the leader of this group to rescind his decision to order a sit-at-home.”
The group noted that enlisting in the police was the pathway that could offer the possibility of becoming a senior police officer in the future.
They said the continuous incarceration of Mr Kanu, even after being freed by the courts, had worsened the security situation in the zone.
The Igbo leader commended Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State for accepting to host the Igbo Day.
The apex Igbo group promised to announce a non-kinetic solution to insecurity in the South-East during this year’s Igbo Day Celebration on September 29 in Enugu.
Mr Ishola reiterated the importance of Nigeria’s unity, stating it would facilitate stronger alliances with other nations worldwide.
“Our political power has been reduced as we have a few senators and also in the House of Representatives; governors, house of assembly and local governments.”
“This is unacceptable and must not be allowed to succeed in Igboland,” Mr Iwuanyanwu said.
