The Ebonyi Government has made significant progress in resolving disputes involving boundary disagreements, communities, villages, and elections. According to Prof. Paul Nwobashi, Commissioner for Border Peace and Conflict Resolution, the government has successfully resolved 50 disputes since January. This achievement is a result of the ministry's efforts to mediate in disputes and promote peaceful coexistence among residents.
The ministry has handled disputes involving boundaries, community land, leadership tussles, and other conflicts capable of threatening peaceful coexistence among residents. Out of the 50 disputes resolved, 21 were boundary disputes, while 29 were community, village, and election-related disputes. The ministry's intervention has helped to restore peace and promote development in the state.
Nwobashi attributed some boundary disputes in the state to the removal of boundary pillars by land grabbers and disagreements over royalties from mineral-rich areas. Ebonyi is blessed with abundant mineral resources, and sometimes communities and villages fight over who controls the royalties from these resources, leading to crises. The commissioner emphasized the need for peaceful coexistence to achieve meaningful development.
The administration of Gov. Francis Nwifuru has prioritized peace and residents' welfare through its People's Charter of Needs agenda. Nwobashi described the ministry's assignment as challenging but commended Nwifuru for his support. He urged residents to promote peaceful coexistence, stressing that meaningful development cannot take place in an atmosphere of rancour and acrimony.
The ministry works with integrity, and no amount of pressure can make officials change the truth or compromise their standards. Nwobashi commended Nwifuru for his support and emphasized the importance of peace in achieving development. The ministry's efforts have contributed to maintaining peace and stability in the state.
The Ebonyi Government's efforts to resolve disputes have been ongoing, with the ministry working to address conflicts and promote peaceful coexistence. The government's commitment to peace and residents' welfare has been demonstrated through its various initiatives and programs. Residents have been urged to support the government's efforts and promote peaceful coexistence.
The resolution of 50 disputes is a significant achievement for the Ebonyi Government, demonstrating its commitment to promoting peace and stability in the state. The ministry's efforts have contributed to maintaining peace and stability, and residents have been urged to continue promoting peaceful coexistence. The government will continue to prioritize peace and residents' welfare.
Key points
- Ebonyi state government resolves 50 disputes involving boundary disagreements and community conflicts since January.
- The ministry's efforts have contributed to maintaining peace and stability in the state.
- The government will continue to prioritize peace and residents' welfare.
