Determined to end the perceived soured relationship amongst Igbos and Yorubas in Lagos, Governors Hope Uzodimma and Babajide Sanwo-Olu have set up a committee to broker peace for them.
In a communique issued at the end of a meeting between Lagos State Government and South East Governments, it was agreed that a peace and reconciliation committee will be set up to douse the increasing tension between the two vibrant groups.
While Sanwo-Olu endorsed for Lagos State Government, Uzodimma signed for the South East .
The communique further requested the suspension of further demolition at Alaba International market with a review committee to ensure that no building that is not in contravention is demolished.
It was further agreed that compensation will be paid for any wrong demolition in Alaba International market while taxes, rates and demand noticed levied on Igbo real estate developers will be reviewed to ensure they are not outrageously prohibitive, punitive and seemingly targeted at them.
To ensure that such a rift does not repeat, the communique recommended the establishment of proper channels of communication and more robust engagement with organized Igbo leadership in Lagos as was the case during the tenures of Gov Tinubu, Fashola and Ambode which engendered massive Igbo support for them.
The communique acknowledged that Igbos have nothing against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Gov Babajide Sanwo-Olu and would continue to support them.
Uzodimma had earlier on Thursday addressed Representatives of Igbos in Lagos where he assured them that he would meet with Sanwo-Olu for quick resolution of the crisis of confidence among them and their Yoruba brothers in Lagos
