The Rivers State Government has reassured the Rivers People of its commitment to ensure a lasting peace and development in all communities in the State.
Rivers Deputy Governor Dr. (Mrs) Ipalibo Harry Banigo stated this during the presentation of the Report of Conflict Resolution Committee on Bukuma/Tombia Boundary Dispute, in Degema Local Government Area at the Government House in Port Harcourt.
Dr. Banigo said as a result of the intervention of the Rivers State Boundary Commission cases of violence over boundary disputes has reduced significantly within the last two and half years of the Wike led Administration.
“I want to use this opportunity to thank you for your hard work last year and the dividends it has brought to our people; you can see that we have had less communal clashes as a result of boarder issues that we use to hear of and experienced in the State, this is as a result of your commitment and patriotism; we are ready to work with you and our communities to ensure a lasting peace that will bring progress and development to the people of Rivers State.” Dr. Banigo stressed.
The Deputy Governor commended the Technical Committee headed by King Dandeson D. Jaja, Amanyanabo of Opobo and the Chairman Rivers State Council of Traditional Rulers for working assiduously within the terms of reference and for coming up with a report to ensure a speedy resolution of the dispute.
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