Nigeria, Jan. 2 -- At the close-door meeting, the leaders held strategic discussions on the position of the Igbo in Nigeria's political arrangement.
The meeting has been described as both consultative and reflective, focused on the need for the South-East to clearly define its interests, strengthen internal unity and play a more central role in the nation's polity.
Speaking after the yuletide homage by the two leaders, Chief Nwobodo said the engagement was driven by the desire to end ambiguity surrounding the place of the Igbo in national affairs. He stressed that the region could no longer afford to be taken for granted.
"These are two very important Igbo men. They came to pay me a yuletide visit, and we also wanted to know the position...