Press Release :
HE the Governor of Ebonyi State, Rt. Hon. Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru has observed with serious concern, the lingering crisis between the people of Umobor-Akaeze and Ogwor-Ishiagu in IVO LGA over a piece of land.
Consequently, the Governor has declared the disputed land a buffer zone and directed both parties to steer clear from the disputed land as anybody found in the land would be made to face the wrath of the law.
HE the Governor also directs security agencies to beef up security to ensure full compliance to this directives, and maintain law and order in the area.
The Governor further invites 20 stakeholders from each of the communities to a crucial meeting scheduled as follows:
Date: Monday 16th December, 2024.
Time: 12noon prompt.
Venue: Conference Room, Centenary City, Abakaliki.
Signed:
Prof Grace Umezurike
Secretary to the State Government.
