The peace committee established by the Ebonyi State Government, led by the Commissioner for Land and Survey, Hon. Matthew Nwobashi, has commenced the demarcation process for the boundary communities of Amana and Ohanku in Ezza South and Ikwo Local Government Areas, respectively.
Hon. Nwobashi expressed satisfaction with the progress of the demarcation process, noting that the cooperation received from both Amana and Ohanku communities was unprecedented.
He urged stakeholders from both communities to continue fostering peace and cooperation in the area, emphasising the importance of collaboration for successful boundary demarcation.
According to the commissioner, the teams involved in the demarcation process were well-represented and significant agreements were reached during the site visits.
He mentioned that certain areas had been measured, with agreements reached, awaiting final confirmation by the technical team.
A member of the committee member and the state’s Commissioner for Border Peace and Conflicts Resolution, Dr. Ilang Donatus, also lauded the dedication of the team in ensuring peace in the area. Dr. Donatus highlighted the state governor’s commitment to resolving boundary crises by implementing necessary measures for permanent solutions and demarcation.
He expressed satisfaction with the cooperation shown by the communities, emphasizing the importance of resolving boundary disputes to foster lasting peace and development across the state.
The initiative reflects the state government’s proactive approach to addressing boundary conflicts and promoting peaceful coexistence among communities.
