The governor commended Buhari for the execution of mega projects in the South-East, saying the projects would have a great impact on the people of the region.
“The Second Niger Bridge is fast becoming a reality. Each time we visit that bridge location, it is always like a dream and so we the people of the South-East are very grateful to the President for this.
“And so, that project is supposed to produce a large set of granules to enable us to produce fertiliser to serve the South-South, South-East and parts of North-Central.
“They have applied to Mr President for approval through the chief of staff. So we had to remind Mr President,” he said.
On the continuous adherence to the sit-at-home order by the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) by the citizens of the state despite its suspension, Umahi identified fear of the unknown as reason for the citizens’ action.
He said: It is a question of fear… You know, the easiest thing to do is to carry weapon and kill somebody, and that’s what happened in the past.
“And that’s why some people in South-East are afraid of coming out. Even if you go now to the street and you hold AK 47, people will desert the street.
“So it’s not a question of compliance. It’s a question of fear“, the governor said.