From Ifeoma Ejiofor
Ohanaeze Ndigbo youth wing has commended President Bola Tinubu for signing into law the much anticipated South East Development Commission (SEDC) Bill.
The Ag. National Youth Leader, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Mazi Chukwuma Okpalaezeukwu in a chat with reporters said the President, through the move, has finally ended the age long civil war in Southeast.
He recalled that the war, which ended on the treaty of Reconciliation, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction resurfaced through Biafra agitation following federal government’s abandonment to the treaty.
Mazi Okpalaezeukwu expressed confidence that the commission would not only heal the region, but further add value to collective efforts to resolve peace and stability in Nigeria and Southeast in particular.
He said, “We commend President Tinubu for the boldness and patriotic act of granting accent to Southeast Development Commission Bill.
“I must commend all stakeholders who played critical roles to ensuring this milestone achievement that is long overdue became a reality.
“I thank particularly Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives and his colleagues, Southeast Governors, and others.
“By granting accent to this Commission, Tinubu has finally ended the age long civil war in Southeast. Recall the war was ended on the treaty of Reconciliation, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction, but the federal government didn’t implement that treaty.
“This is one of basic factors for the reappearance of Biafran agitation which is devastating not just the economy of the zone, but its peace and security security.
“We’re hopeful that the 3R treaty, through the Commission shall be attended to, to demonstrate Reconciliation, enhance Rehabilitation and effect Reconstruction.
“We’re hopeful this Commission shall go a long way to add value to our collective efforts to resolve peace and stability in Nigeria and Southeast in particular.
“We’re also optimistic that the Commission shall assist in healing our nation and Southeast on the basis of equity, justice and fairness. For a people denied justice will not be interested in peace.
“We reaffirm our absolute support and solidarity to the Tinubu-led administration.”
The commission is expected to tackle the ecological problems and any other related environmental or developmental challenges in the Southeast States which include Abia, Imo, Enugu, Anambra and Ebonyi.