THE SOUTH EAST IGBO POSITION OUR SUBMISSION TO THE 2014 NATIONAL CONFERENCE –

Dear Delegates,

Please find, in the preceding pages, Our Final Submission to the National Conference Committee. The Secretariat worked tirelessly, to harmonize the many views, opinions and submissions made by patriotic delegates, Igbo groups and individuals. Despite the unforeseen handicaps we encountered in the preparation of this document, ranging from, limited availability of scholarly materials, to time constraint and finance; we utilized all techniques within our reach to accommodate the views of almost all members, individuals and groups and covered as may areas that will present the position of the South East and Ndigbo in such passionate, compelling and strong manner to Nigeria and the World.

As this is a continuing process, we call on members to continue to liaise with our Secretariat, with a view to furnishing us with new information and ideas, that will further equip us with tools to serve you better at this Conference and beyond.

Thank you for your patriotism, service to Igboland and Nigeria.

Yours very truly,

Ambassador (Prof) George Obiozor Dr. Okey Anueyiagu
Coordinator Lead Consultant

April 7, 2014

Justice Idris Legbo Kutigi, GCON

The Chairman,

The National Conference,

Abuja.

Mr. Chairman,

THE SOUTH EAST/IGBO POSITION TO THE NATIONAL CONFERENCE

It is with great pleasure that I submit on behalf of the South East Delegates to the National Conference, the South East Position, on the Terms of Reference as stipulated by the Conference, and on the various issues of grave, critical and significant national importance.

Mr. Chairman, please allow me to commend you and your team, for the way and manner you have conducted yourselves, on the difficult tasks of the deliberations at this Conference.

The South East Position, as submitted herewith, is a compendium of the views, opinions and aspirations of the people of the South East in particular, and Ndigbo in general. After thorough and painstaking deliberations, debates and consultations, we have enumerated the many problems that have plagued and burdened our people, and our dear country, Nigeria, for over a long period of time, and consequently, have sought meaningful and forward looking solutions in our collective effort in the search for a truly federal constitution.

It is my ardent hope that the recommendations herein submitted, when adopted and implemented, will result in ushering a new and stable country, with harmonious relationship between the component units of our Federation.

Thank you.

Yours sincerely,

Senator (General) Ike Nwachukwu, GCMG, CFR, COM, mni, fniia
Chairman
South East Delegates