Enugu/Ebonyi agree to live in peace

…As NBC begins pillar emplacement

By Peter Okutu

RELATIVE peace  seems to have  returned to the disputed boundary communities of Ishielu Isi-uzo, Ishielu/Nkanu-East, Onicha/Nkanu East, Ohaozara/Aninri, Ohaozara/Nkanu East, Ivo/Aniniri, Ivo/Awgu of Ebonyi and Enugu States, following strong commitment from both sides of the divide to live together.

As part of the peace initiative, the emplacement of the main pillar along the  94  kilometers consensus area will commence on 22nd March 2021 and is expected to last for a period of 90 days across the boundary locations of Ebonyi and Enugu States.

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Recall that the hiccups between both states, resulting from the  disputed land had led to loss of innocent lives and destruction of properties.

Speaking during the occasion of the Joint Sensitization/Enlightenment Campaign of Border Communities at the Ebonyi/Enugu interstate boundary which held at Amadeo Event Centre, Enugu, the Deputy Governor of Ebonyi State, Barr Eric Kelechi Igwe who stressed on peaceful co-existence among the affected communities of both states noted “that the  joint Sensitization/Enlightenment is expected to smoothen any rough edge and pave the way for a peaceful emplacement of the pillars and also hasten the  amicable resolution of the 36km dispute and skipped areas.

“I am further optimistic that the Sensitization/Enlightenment campaign is a road map to achieving unity and better understanding among our border communities. Consequently, may I encourage us to accord today’s meeting the seriousness and honesty required to enable us achieve the purpose for which it was initiated.

“May I reiterate that Ebonyi State will do all things that are legal and lawful to ensure that the National Boundary Commission, Abuja and the office of the Surveyor General of the Federation amicably demarcate the Ebonyi/Enugu interstate boundary.”

Also, the Deputy Governor of Enugu State, Mrs. Cecilia Ezeilo who commended NBC for the role they played…