It is with a strong sense of honour that we at Inspire Nigeria join the rest of Nigeria to celebrate the passage, life and times of a great patriot, statesman and erstwhile officer of the Nigerian Army.

Ikemba Odimegwu Ojukwu was one of a rare breed of Nigerians that was incorruptible and courageous in the face of oppression, bold in times of trouble and wise in the matters of the people. He was loved by friends and foes alike. A selfless man with no limitation to how much sacrifice he was willing to make for the advancement of his people.

As many begin to come to terms with realities of what he saw decades ago, we urge all Nigerians to live the lessons he thought through his life. We call on Ndigbos in particular and Nigerians in general to use the opportunity to unite in love.

May the Lord grant the Ikemba a peaceful rest.

Dim Odimegwu Ojuku, controvertial in life, celebrated in dead

It is with shock and disgust that we condemn the recent suicide bombing of the United Nations building in Abuja. This is an assault on global peace that the UN represents.

Only a morally debased person could have sponsored, planned and / or partook in such a dastardly act. An average Nigerian is better brought up than these Boko Haram activists have demonstrated.

Our hearts go out to the victims of the attack and their loved ones. We call on the federal government to assist the survivors, and immediate relatives of the fallen, in all ways possible to quickly get back their lives.

We call on the federal government to as a matter of priority end the menace of Boko Haram once and for all. There is no organization in Nigeria’s past or present that can be compared to Boko Haram in terms of her evil nature. We cannot understand government’s reluctance to prosecute the members arrested previously and now in custody. Why have we tried MASOB, MOSOP and Niger Delta militants for treason when they have done nothing compared to what Boko Haram has done and is continuing to do? The Federal government must show a capacity to protect everyone within the confines of Nigerian soil. This is the most basic responsibility of any government – protection of her people.

Signed

Evong Evong
President, Inspire Nigeria