Cross River, Ebonyi to end land disputes

Cross River State Deputy Governor, Professor Ivara Esu and his Ebony State counterpart, Dr. Kelechi Igwe, have resolved to put an end to the boundary dispute between Adadama and Amagwu communities both in Cross River and Ebony States which had in the past claimed several lives.

The resolution was reached at the maiden meeting of the two state governments presided over by the two deputy governors on Tuesady in Calabar, Cross River State.

Welcoming his Ebonyi State counterpart, whom he described as energetic and vibrant, Esu stated that the meeting is for them to be properly briefed on the lingering skirmishes by all the parties involved with a view to permanently resolve them.

Esu remarked that the administration of Senator Ben Ayade, is poised to reduce if not completely eradicate poverty and sufferings in the rural areas, hence, there is need to ensure that the people live in peace and harmony, even with their neighbours at all times.

Esu who is a former Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar, maintained that no meaningful development can take place in a turbulent environment devoid of peace. He pledged the administration’s commitment to do everything possible to engender the necessary peace.

Esu commended his Ebonyi State counterpart for prompt response to the meeting which he noted, shows how committed he is to speedily bring the matter to a logical conclusion for the benefits of the two states.

Responding, Ebonyi State Deputy Governor, Dr. Kelechi Igwe, said they were in hurry to fast -track the resolution process of the crisis between the affected communities of Adadama and Amagwu in Cross River and Ebonyi States.

Igwe disclosed that apart been briefed by the parties concerned, the meeting will also take far reaching decision that will bring about a lasting peace and social stability between the two states

Igwe opined that a synergy between the two states will provide a harmonious roadmap for inter-regional development, enviable of other states.

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