The Itsekiri ethnic group wants nothing to do with the agitation and calls for the creation of Biafra Republic.

The Itsekiri nation of Warri, Delta state, says it is committed to the Nigerian project and the unity of the country.

Speaking on behalf of the ethnic group on Tuesday, was the Itsekiri Leaders of Thought, ILT.

In a statement released by its Chairman, Pa Johnson Ayomike and Secretary, Edward Ekpoko, the Itsekiri nation said it was disturbed by the agitations by some Igbo groups, for secession from Nigeria.

The body stressed that the proposed Biafra Republic does not include the whole of Delta State.

“We recall with pains the day the defunct Biafran Army invaded Warri and Benin in the then Midwest Region on August 9, 1967. Never again will the Itsekiri tolerate such invasion.

The Itsekiri nation is committed to the unity of Nigeria and will do all it can to promote and protect it as one indivisible country.

As Major General Philip Effiong said on January 14 1970, the Republic of Biafra ceased to exist. We, the Itsekiri, wish it to be eternally so for the peace and development of our great nation.”