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Governor Willie Obiano says his government is committed to the peaceful resolution of intra and inter- community boundary disputes across the state.

Governor Obiano was speaking during a ceremony to mark the end of land boundary dispute between Mgbuke Village, Umunachi and Uruoji Village, Ogidi.

It was a ceremony that emphasized the need for peace and adherence to the voice of reason as the two communities came together on the table of brotherhood to put an end to the diputes.

 

The crisis which dates back to the 1930s, had brought strife to both communities, resulting in repeated invasions and attacks, kidnapping and loss of life.

 

It however took the intervention of the State Government and some sons of both communities notable of whom were Chief Sam Anyanwutaku and the Deputy Chief of Staff to the Governor, Mr Uzuegbunam Okagbue, to kick-start a process that would lead to the reunion.

 

Governor Obiano who spoke through his Deputy, Dr Nkem Okeke, commended the two communities for understanding the importance of peace for any meaningful development to ensue, calling on other communities where there are such issues to emulate them.

 

The Executive Secretary of the State Boundary Commission, Nze Emma Nwokoye, acknowledged that the State Government followed through the processes leading to the truce.

 

The Convener of the reunion, Chief Anyanwutaku thanked God for using him as an instrument to actualize the age long yearnings of people of both communities and appreciated all who worked with him to make the event a reality.

 

For a former Director-General of National Orientation Agency, NOA, Prof Elochukwu Amucheazi, the settlement underscores the merit of the Igbo Arbitration System over the imposed Western Judicial process while a community leader, Chief Ifeanyichukwu Egwim, called on youths in the communities to ensure that the truce lasts.
The event later climaxed with blessing of the land by the Anglican Bishop on the Niger, the Right Reverend Owen Nwokolo and presentation of survey documents and signed agreement to Presidents-General of both communities.

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