Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma, has inaugurated a 15-member Boundary Committee, mandating them to pursue and restore enduring peace in all the communities where such was lacking.
The Deputy Governor of Imo State, Lady Chinyere Ekomaru, who is the Chairman of the Committee, led the rest of the members to the New Exco Chambers, Government House, Owerri, where the governor performed the inauguration rites.
In his remarks, Governor Uzodimma recalled that the Boundary Committee was established in the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (As Amended) and charged the newly inaugurated Committee members to do everything within the legal framework to restore peace to the communities in Imo State where boundary issues threaten them.
He reminded the Committee of the gains that could be derived from having a peaceful environment in Imo State devoid of boundary altercations in the communities.
He challenged them to be diligent in settling all boundary disputes in the state in order to restore elusive peace wherever it exists within the locality.
“You are expected to bring prosperity in all environments, and help fulfil the aspirations of the government.”
In her acceptance speech on behalf of the Committee, the Deputy Governor, Lady Ekomaru, thanked the Governor for finding them worthy to serve in that capacity and promised not to disappoint his and the state’s expectations.
Lady Ekomaru also assured that Committee members will add value and repute to Imo State.
