Igbo Owned One Of The Major Investments In Nigeria — Speaker

According to Abbas Tajudeen, Speaker of the House of Representatives, a sizable portion of the significant investments in numerous regions of Nigeria are owned by Igbo people.

The lawmaker made the following statement on Friday, December 29, at an event in Bende, Abia State: "The Eastern region was thought to have the fastest-growing economy in Africa and Asia between 1956 and 1965. In fact, the South-East continues to lead in trade and commerce and is a major economic force in both Nigeria and sub-Saharan Africa.

“From Aba to Adamawa and Enugu to Europe, Igbo are known to be entrepreneurial, resourceful, peace-loving, savvy, tenacious and peace-loving. That is the character of the Igbo. That is who you are. Three of your cities, Aba, Onitsha and Nnewi, are among the most industrialised in Nigeria.

“A sizeable chunk of the major investments in many parts of Nigeria are Igbo-owned. Your contributions to the Nigerian economy, either through imports, business investments, or Diaspora remittances, among others, are indisputable.

“The contributions of the Igbo are apparent not only with regard to the economy but also in all fields of human endeavour, including literature, academia, the creative industry and many more.”