The founder and Chief Executive Officer of Gibraltar Constructions Nigeria, Olu Okeowo, has stated that the southwest would lose out if Nigeria disintegrates.

The Lagos billionaire aired his opinion in a video making rounds on social media. His comments come on the heels of increasing insecurity in the country as well as the rise of seccesionist groups 7n for the Yoruba. In the east, the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), group which has being designated a terrorist group, are agitating for the Republic of Biafra.

But Okeowo, a Yoruba from the southwest, said that his people would be on the losing end if Nigeria disintegrates.

Okeowo slammed Yoruba leaders for not developing the youths, noting that they (leaders) have only successful produced area boys and fake pastors.

“Those who are saying divide and divide don’t know what they are saying, If we divide today… unfortunately my people here from the south west will be the ones to lose out most because what we have produced mostly are area boys and fake pastors.”

Okeowo however called for a prayer of unity for the country, saying “We need to pray for the unity of Nigeria, Nigeria is going down.”

Watch the video below: