Anambra State Government has on Friday commended Governor Raji Fashola for the courageous apology he tendered over the ‘deportation’ of 72 persons to Onitsha.

According to the Secretary to the State Government, Mr Oseloka Obaze, Governor Fashola  has shown himself to be a courageous, noble and an honourable man, adding that he has proven as a politician to be a blessing to Lagos State and Nigeria.

Fashola in September tendered an unreserved apology to the Igbo over the deportation of some destitute to Onitsha, Anambra State, by his administration in July.

In his apology at the silver jubilee symposium of the Igbo socio-cultural think tank, ‘Aka Ikenga’, at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs in Lagos, the governor said the action of his government was misunderstood.

“People who clearly do not understand the actions taken and words spoken are those I owe an explanation.

“I cannot take the Igbo for granted because we have built a relationship based on tolerance, mutual respect, love and trust,” he said.