By Don Peter Okoro.
The International Coordinator of the United Nations Peace and Positive Living Awareness Centre, His Excellency, Amb.Dr. Festus Ozioma Ozoemena, has extolled the Executive Governor of Anambra State, His Excellency, Prof.Charles Chukwuma Soludo. Giving his welcome address on the occasion of the Inauguration of the Anambra State UN- PEPOLAC Executives/Induction of Distinguished Peace Ambassadors in Awka Anambra State, over the weekend, the International Peace Ambassador, hailed Governor Soludo for the giant strides he has taken in different areas of governance especially security.
In his words:”I must commend the Executive Governor of Anambra State,Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo for his visionary leadership in Anambra State. In fact, the Solution Governor is the Best Thing that has happened to Anambra State since her creation in1991.”
Continuing, he said: “In the area of security, nobody knew that the state was that bad until the recent launching of Udoka ka chi a.k.a. Agunechemba Warriors Security Outfit, with the collaborative efforts of the Nigerian Police and other Security Agencies, they have been able to uproot the dens of kidnappers, ritual killers and the perpetrators of other crimes and criminalities. These are acts which are being done against the land and people of Anambra State.”
He further posited thus: “I therefore request that this momentum be supported and maintained by all.We should all clap for the Governor for this milestone achievement.”
The International Coordinator who is a Commander Of The Royal Order Of International Statesman,also praised the Governor for addressing other areas of need like: Road Constructions, Education, Health, Youth Development, Infrastructural Development across the state and others.”
Calling for more hands of applause, he said:”” We should clap again for our Governor for Signing into Law the Anambra State Peace Building/ Conflict Management Agency Act:2024. This Legal Instrument has really motivated us to do more in the areas of Peace Advocacy, Peace Building, Peace Programs, Conflict Management and Prevention, which is actually why we are here today.”
He reflected on the fact that peace remains the panacea for societal development and pledged that the Organization is strongly committed into turning the communities and towns of Anambra into peaceful and livable places.
He reminded the gathering not to expect the Government to do everything as they are there to complement the efforts of the Government. Hear him: “We are here to support and to ensure that Anambra State becomes the Pathfinder as far as peace building and conflict management is concerned.”
He equally called on all men and women of goodwill and peace to contribute generously towards the building of the Multi Purpose Peace and Leadership Centre project in Awka saying that contributions can come in the form of cash or building materials. The event eventually kicked off with the Induction of Distinguished Ambassadors For Peace and the Inauguration of the UN-PEPOLAC Anambra State Executives. In all, it was a very successful event.