Rivers State Government said it would not allow any of its neighbouring states to take parts of its land or assets in the boundary communities.
The State Deputy Governor, Prof. Ngozi Nma Odu, disclosed this when she led members of the Rivers State Boundary Commission on a fact-finding mission to Umuru-Ofeh, in Omuma Local Government Area of the State.
Umuru-Ofeh has been in a land dispute with some communities in Abia State, warranting the intervention of the state’s boundary commission.
Odu, who was represented by the Surveyor-General of the State, Surveyor Noel Elenwo, assured the state’s people that any other State would annex none of its land, resources and assets.
The Deputy Governor sued for a peaceful resolution of boundary disputes among communities, saying that as a responsive Government that listens to the yearnings of its people, the Governor Siminalayi Fubara-led administration in the State remains committed to the protection of the lives and property of Rivers people.
Odu, who said the people of Umuru-Ofeh in Omuma LGA would continue to enjoy the state’s efforts in ensuring protection, commended the community for their peaceful disposition over the years and assured them of a peaceful and swift resolution to the issues.
Odu said: “Assurances has been given and a clear picture has been painted to the people of Umuru-Ofeh that this is a work in progress, This visit here today is the fallout of the last meeting we held in my office, I urge you to maintain the peace and that is the message we brought here today”.
Source: vanguardngr.com
