By Mariyah Adamu, Abuja
Elder statesman and former Inspector-General of Police, IG, Sir Mike Okiro, has successfully intervened and resolved divisions that have rocked the South South community in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja.
Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to Okiro, Supreme Ibitomi, made this known in a statement issued in Abuja, on Tuesday.
The statement quoted quoted Ibitome as saying that “Through his statesmanship, dialogue, and commitment to peace, Okiro has brought together previously divided groups under one united umbrella.
“However, leveraging his wealth of experience in conflict resolution and community building, Okiro facilitated reconciliation among stakeholders, restoring harmony and fostering a renewed spirit of brotherhood.“
He pointed out that Okiro’s role in this achievement draws from his legacy as the IG, during which he pioneered the Amnesty Programme that ended youth restrictiveness in the Niger Delta.
He said that the former police boss had demonstrated his capacity to build peace, unite communities, and chart the course for development.
“What binds us together as a people is far stronger than what divides us. Today, I am glad to say that the South South community in Abuja stands united again.
“With this unity, we can achieve greater heights and ensure that our people continue to contribute meaningfully to national growth,” Okiro said.
Following resolution of the crisis the community leaders and stakeholders hailed Okiro`s intervention as timely, commendable and a testament to his commitment to the progress of the South-South people both in the FCT and across Nigeria.
A major stakeholder in the community Mr Bello Premier, appreciated Okiro’s fatherly role in the reconciliation process, describing his intervention as the turning point that brought lasting peace.
Similarly, Mr. Dickson Omoregie, commended Okiro for demonstrating true leadership, saying that his selfless efforts has united the community and restored confidence among its members.
“With the crisis now resolved, the South South community in the FCT is poised to move forward in peace, unity, and collective development,“ he said.
It would be recalled that the South South community in Abuja was polarised by internal disputes and leadership tussles, which threatened the unity and progress of its people.
