Governors of the states within the South-East have declared their stance on the brand new peace mission within the area.
The governors are of the opinion that peace is cardinal to the financial improvement and progress of the South-East.
The Peace In South-East Challenge, PISE-P, was unveiled in Bende Native Authorities Space of Abia State on Friday.
The mission canvasses for a non-kinetic technique of resolving the safety challenges within the area.
Vice President Kashim Shettima represented President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the unveiling.
Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, who’s the Chairman of the South-East Governors Discussion board, mentioned the govrnors had been all for peace within the area.
“The occasions of 2021 until date have created untold insecurity within the area. It’s worrisome to all of us, these residing at house and diaspora, and our brothers and sisters from all zones within the nation,” he mentioned.
“The governors of the South-East area working with Ohanaeze held a safety summit in Owerri the place it was resolved to do all the things attainable to deliver peace to the South-East and stem the prevalence of insecurity within the area.
“Something that may deliver peace to South-East is welcomed.”