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The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has lamented that the “sit-at-home’’ order by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) is impeding the growth and development of the South East Region.
Kalu stated this in Abuja when he received a delegation from Aba Creatives Collective, the organisers of Aba Fashion Show, who paid him a courtesy visit in his office at the National Assembly, on Friday.
The event, aimed at showcasing the creativity of fashion designers and enthusiasts in Abia State, holds every December.In a statement signed by his Special Assistant on Press Affairs, Udora Orizu, the Deputy Speaker commended the delegation on the initiative, saying that ‘’it perfectly aligns with the objectives of highlighting the rich cultural heritage and artistic talents of Abia people.’’
While noting that the event also presented a unique opportunity to harness potentials of the untapped fashion industry to drive economic growth, Kalu, however, said the issue of insecurity in the region had been a great challenge.
According to him, the sit-at-home agenda of non-state actors had led to loss of manpower, increasing unemployment and exodus of investors from the region.
The Deputy Speaker, therefore, urged the Igbo to reject the sit-at-home agenda, and say no to the fear sold by “these faceless individuals who don’t mean any good for the Indigenes”.
Earlier, the team led by Mr. Chinyere Akataobi congratulated Kalu on his emergence as Deputy Speaker and solicit his support for the upcoming event.
