Gov. Okorocha: “I Was Born An Igboman, Raised Up By The North And Empowered By The West”

Governor Rochas Okorocha has said that having been born an Igboman, raised up in the North and empowered by the West, he has no other option than to allow such lofty development guide his actions and utterances, adding that he cannot hate his origin, or hate where he grew up and neither would he bite the fingers that fed him.

Governor Okorocha spoke when a powerful delegation from the Olowo of Owo Kingdom in Ondo State.

HRM Oba (Dr.) Folagbade David Victor Olateru Olagbeji III visited him in Owerri on Monday, February 20, 2017, to express their appreciation over what they described as the governor’s commendable role in the victory of their son, Barr. Rotimi Akeredolu in the November 26, 2016 governorship election in Ondo State, stressing that he would continue to sing the song of Unity and not that of division among Nigerians.

“the visit to me, is a bridge-building event that will further cement the relationship of the Igbos with the Yorubas. I was born an Igboman, raised in the North and empowered by the West.

“I cannot hate my origin or hate those who raised me up and neither would I bite the fingers that fed me. I became who I am today by the help and association of Yoruba people”.

Governor Okorocha also called for the sustenance of the peaceful co-existence between the Ondo people and the Igbos living among them, stressing that the Igbos are always ready to contribute to the development of any area they see themselves or they live in.

(Naijaloaded)