Nigeria Delta youths on Thursday expressed their support for the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon Benjamin Kalu in restoring lasting peace in the SouthEast Region.
Under the aegis of Niger Delta Youth Peace Builders, NDYPB the youths berated the recent security challenges in the southeast region, and commended the lofty idea of the Deputy Speaker which they described as “the beacon of hope in the Southeast”.
Fielding questions from newsmen in Umuahia, the President of the group, Comrade Chibuike Emmanuel said the group is dedicated to promoting peace and fostering development, stating its willingness to support the initiative of Rt Hon. Kalu with the Federal Government to restore tranquillity in the Southeast region, an idea the president of NDYPB said has resonated deeply with the group.
According to him, the Southeast, which was once known for its vibrant culture and thriving communities, “has unfortunately been marred by violence in recent times”, and recognizing this as a deviation from the region’s true nature, he emphasized that the Southeast’s soul “is not that of conflict but of progress and unity”.
The unfortunate situation in the region, he said, is born out of unforeseen circumstances and has caused immense pain and loss, leaving scars that demand for a lasting solution.
“The wind of change is blowing across the Southeast, carrying a message of hope and reconciliation. In the midst of past turmoil, a champion for peace has emerged”, he said and further expressed his optimism that the tide is turning in favour of the Southeast, as Rt Hon Kalu’s initiative for peace, “represents a beacon of hope, adding that there is need for dialogue and understanding”.
Comrade Emmanuel pointed out that the Deputy Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives understood that sustainable peace can only be built through inclusiveness, as every voice, grievance and perspective must be heard and addressed, stating, “No one should be left behind in this crucial process of healing and rebuilding”.
The NDYPB boss extended the group‘s unwavering support to Rt. Hon. Kalu and the Federal Government’s efforts in bringing back lasting peace in the southeast, adding that their dedication to peacebuilding is not mere words, but ”a proven track record of successful initiatives across the Niger Delta and Southeast”.
“Their expertise, resources, and networks are readily available to be channelled into making this peace program a resounding success. This is not just about restoring peace, it’s about building a brighter future for the Southeast. Imagine a region where infrastructure flourishes, businesses thrive, and young minds can dream without fear. Imagine communities united, not by scars of conflict, but by the shared pursuit of prosperity and progress.
“This is the vision NDYPB shares in common with the initiative of Rt Hon Benjamin Kalu. A vision that compels us to act. We call upon all stakeholders in the Southeast, community leaders, government officials, civil society organizations, traditional rulers and every concerned citizen to join hands in this critical endeavour. Lend your voices, resources and expertise and let us be the generation that broke the cycle of violence and people that ushered in an era of lasting peace”, he said.
While stating that the region should come together in unity and peace to foster development in the Southeast, Comrade Emmanuel equally pleaded for the release of the Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, who is being incarcerated by the DSS authorities in Abuja, adding that Kanu’s release would further enhance peace in the Southeast in particular and Nigeria in general.
According to him, any action to restore peace in the Southeast would remain futile, as long as Mazi Nnamdi Kanu is still in detention, stating that the best Christmas gift the Federal government would give to the South East region is to release Mazi Kanu.
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