Prophet Chukwuemeka Odumeje has called on wealthy Igbo people to invest more in Igboland, saying many remember their homeland when it is time to b¥ry loved ones but look elsewhere when it comes to meaningful development.
Speaking about the need for greater investment in the South-East, Odumeje said, “Igbo billionaires are mostly good at remembering their land when it’s time for b¥rial. When it’s time for meaningful development, they remember Lagos or Abuja.”
He urged Igbo billionaires and other investors to acquire land and build estates across the region, particularly along major expressways.
According to him, people often unite to bring the remains of relatives who died in cities such as Lagos back home, but the same commitment should be channelled into developing the region.
He also praised Igbo investors who have started bringing developments from other parts of Nigeria back home, while urging others to emulate them.
“Come home to Igboland, acquire land in every corner, and build estates. Those are the kinds of calls I want to hear,” he said.
Odumeje further called for modern estates, streetlights and other infrastructure across major routes in the South-East, saying, “When you come here, it should look like London. Why should we settle for less when proper development can transform the region?”
He added, “Igbo people must develop their own homeland. We need development in Igboland. I am not satisfied until we achieve proper development in Igboland.”
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