The president general of the association Mr Ebeneeza Chima made this known at a news conference on Friday in Kano.
“We are strongly advocating peace and unity in the land,” Chima said.
While condemning “in its entirety’ the unfortunate and avoidable crisis in Abia,” he called on all Igbo resident in the state to remain calm, promising nothing would happen to them.
According to him, “the state government under the leadership of Governor Abdullahi Ganduje and security agents have given the assurance of adequate security of our lives and property.
“This, we believe, will bring an end to the agitations in the country.’’
On his part, President of Ethnic Community Leaders Association in the state, Dr. Jimpat Ayelangbe, assured all non-indigenes of adequate security of their lives and property.
He said the assurance stemmed from the meetings they had with various leaders and security agencies in the state.
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