Abakaliki, Nigeria – The President General of the Ebonyi South in Diaspora Group, Lawyer Oko Ewa Enyim, has commended Gov. Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi state over the assured security in the state which has ensured prevailing peace and harmony.
Enyim, a former Legal Adviser of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Afikpo North Local Government Area (LGA) of Ebonyi, made the commendation on Tuesday while reacting to the proclamation from several quarters that Ebonyi remains one of the safest states in the country.
Enyim, also a Former Legal Adviser of the Afikpo North LGA, said that the governor’s efforts to secure the state reflects his desire to accomplish all objectives set in his people’s charter of needs mantra, to the fullest.
“The people’s charter of needs mantra is anchored on the people and the governor has shown that he is desirous to protect the people at all times.
“Security is a veritable need of the people and in this era of insecurity, has turned to become, perhaps the people’s greatest need.”
The astute politician hailed the governor for ensuring that lasting peace returned to communities hitherto embroiled in conflict which led to.the loss of hundreds of lives and destruction of properties worth millions of naira.
“The masterstroke he employed in the protracted Effium/ Ezza Effium communal clash drew commendation from far and near as it proved that with utmost commitment and dedication, the impossible can be made possible.
“He created new autonomous communities from the crises-torn areas and this not only gave the people a sense of belonging but assisted in resolving nagging, contending issues.
“That was the main reason an indigene of one the communities trekked from Lagos to Abakaliki to appreciate the governor in a move that might look stupifying but is a testament of appreciation.”
He also acknowledged the proactive steps taken to solve the lingering communal clashes between the Isinkwo and Abaomege communities in Onicha LGA of the state as remarkable calm has returned to the warring areas.
“We, however, urge the governor to check the incessant attack on my people of Amasiri in Afikpo North LGA by the Osso people of Edda LGA.
“He should wade decisively into the
matter and bring all culprits to book to permanently stop the wanton killings and destruction of properties as being recorded now.
Enyim urged stakeholders of Afikpo North LGA to galvanise support around the Council Chairman, Timothy Nwachi, for him to continue replicating the governor’s feat on security, infrastructure and human development among others.
“The people should realise that security is everybody’s business, everyone should be on guard and shun acts that are capable of festering crisis.
“The people of Osso should also stop all hostilities towards Amasiri people but embrace peace for harmonious co-existence and good of all.”
He paid glowing tributes to Nwachi for his astuteness in ensuring that the council is lifted to greater heights.
“I urge the people to remember leaders in all tiers of government in prayers and offer them quantum support to ensure that all dreams are realised.”
