Northern neighborhood in Abia Friday paid new yr homage to the Deputy Speaker of the Home of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu the place additionally they pledged to establish with the Peace In South East Venture (PISE-P).
It is going to be recalled that the challenge, an initiative of the Deputy Speaker that craves a non-kinetic method to resolving the safety points within the south East area was lately unveiled in Bende Native authorities Space of Abia State.
Talking throughout the assembly, the chief of the northern neighborhood, Alhaji Saliru Idris mentioned they may rally spherical Kalu to make sure the target of the challenge is achieved.
An announcement by Kalu’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Levinus Nwabughiogu acknowledged that Saliru recommended the connection that existed amongst Kalu and different leaders such because the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Mohammed Sa’adu Abubakar III; the Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero; the Emir of Bichi, Nasiru Ado Bayero who they noticed grace the event in Bende on December 29, 2023.
He recommended the deputy speaker for his detribalised method to management which he mentioned attracted leaders of notice from all areas of the nation to Bende, expressing optimism that the peace initiative will breath the air of revival and development into their companies and cut back poverty among the many individuals.
The Northern neighborhood additionally recommended Kalu for standing up for them of their difficult occasions, significantly when the Lokpanta cattle market in Umunneochi Native authorities space of the state obtained burnt.
He mentioned: “We’ll rally spherical to assist this motion. A part of the rationale why we’re right here is as a result of, when our brothers within the cattle market had an issue, whenever you heard about it, you requested me what the issue was. Instantly you took motion by forming a committee of the Home of Representatives who had been despatched to this place for a reality discovering mission.
“The individuals had been overwhelmed with pleasure and pleaded with me that each time a chance comes for them to thanks bodily, they may prefer it. That’s why once they heard about this, they rapidly mentioned let’s come and present you the appreciation. That made us imagine that, certainly, now we have a brother within the Home of Representatives”.
Earlier in his remarks, the Deputy Speaker sued for peace amongst them and their host communities.
He gifted these in want of assist with baggage of rice and different objects and in addition promised to provide extra as they agreed to satisfy periodically.
“The Northerners are very reliable, that’s the reality. We’re one nation. We’re one. We must always at all times discover a purpose to return collectively. I’ve northerners working with me.
“That is the spirit I wish to construct round Nigeria. Let me inform you, due to my love for one Nigeria, that was why the Emir of Kano, and Emir of Bichi had been right here for the disclosing of PISE-P.
“It’s the primary since 1914, you might have the chief of the south west, Ooni of Ife right here, Emir of Bichi, Kano, Obi of Onitsha multi function place speaking about peace. Some donated cows, cash and so forth.
“They mentioned they like what we’re doing. I need you to love what we’re doing as nicely as a result of you’ll profit from it. Let’s have one Nigeria the place there’s peace,” Hon. Kalu mentioned.
In the meantime, Northerners within the South East throughout the occasion additionally donated cows to the Deputy Speaker in appreciation of the peace initiative.