Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Soludo on Saturday endorsed the Peace in South East Undertaking (PISE-P) which focussed on the adoption of non-kinetic technique of resolving the safety challenges within the area.
Governor Soludo who lauded the mission championed by the deputy speaker of the Home of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu described the highest federal lawmaker as a worthy son of Ndi Igbo.
A press release by Kalu’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr Levinus Nwabughiogu acknowledged that the Governor spoke on Saturday when the deputy speaker led the promoters of the peace initiative to pay the governor a condolence go to over the demise of his father, Pa Simeon Soludo in Isuofia, Anambra State.
The Governor additionally mentioned that Kalu was passionate in regards to the improvement of Igboland and Nigeria typically, stressing that his contributions have been well-noted.
He mentioned: “Your Excellency, you might be welcome to Isuofia. Thanks for coming to be with us. Certainly, you’re a true son of Igbo land. You might be so passionate in regards to the improvement of Igbo land and Nigeria at giant. You might be our worthy son and we word that. We’re happy with you.
“I’ve heard all that you simply mentioned in regards to the finances and the PISE-P and unity in Igbo land. I say amen to all. Anambra to Bende in Abia is just not all that far so to talk. We’ll have a look at all that you’ve got mentioned. Please, ship my regards to the Speaker. From what we’re listening to, you each are doing properly. Thanks for coming.”
Talking earlier, the Deputy Speaker, Hon. Kalu who led the PISE-P delegation to pay their condolences to Governor Soludo, invited him to the disclosing of the brand new peace initiative in Bende on December twenty ninth, 2023.
He emphasised that the brand new peace mission will dissuade the militarization of the southeast whereas in the end restoring peace to the area.
Hon. Kalu additionally lauded Governor Soludo for big strides in Anambra Esperance within the safety sector.
“Not too way back, I accompanied the Vice President, His Excellency, Senator Kashm Shettima to Anambra. We got here see examine a manufacturing unit constructed by Sir. Emeka Offor who’s working laborious for Ndi Igbo. Vice President and I agreed that the native content material facets of the manufacturing unit shall be accorded the precedence it deserves even within the power sector.
“We additionally used the chance to see the ecological issues. Anambra is the headquarters of ecological issues in the entire world.
“We is not going to depart the problem of creating Igboland for one particular person. If Anambra is developed, Igbo land is safe. We will proceed to try and put all our efforts into creating Anambra and by extension, Igbo land.
“That’s why we got here to establish with him and to guarantee him that he additionally has the assist of the members of the Nationwide Meeting. Wherever he needs us to provide our assist, we’ll. Even now the finances is within the works, we’re speaking to see the place we will are available.
“We additionally ship our condolences to him on the passing of our father, late Pa Simeon Soludo. Sure, each demise is painful however that is to an extent a celebration of life. Our prayer is to dwell lengthy and be fulfilled in life like him. Might God settle for the soul of the departed and likewise be with you all.
“Let me additionally use this chance to say that we will collect in Bende on December 29, 2023 to unveil what we name Peace in South East (PISE-P) in order that we will pronounce and finish to violence, militarization, weapons and all that. Let’s undertake a non-kinetic technique of resolving our challenges.
“We additionally used this chance to formally invite His Excellency, Governor Soludo to the disclosing as a result of he’s crucial to the occasion. The Governor will even obtain an award for peace. He has additionally restored peace in Anambra. I’ve mentioned it privately and I wish to reiterate it publicly that insecurity in Anambra State is dropping as a result of a person with the answer is working,” Hon. Kalu mentioned.
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