ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- The Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide has pledged to employ non-violent methods to address the security challenges in the South East region, calling upon those involved in violence to embrace peace.
During a World Conference held to announce the program for the September 29 Igbo Day Celebration in Enugu, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, the President-General of Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide, expressed his determination to end the killings and bloodshed in the Southeast.
He emphasized that he was tired of witnessing the loss of lives and felt a deep responsibility as a father to lead his people toward peace.
Iwuanyanwu acknowledged that many individuals turn to crime due to hunger and unemployment, though he clarified that not everyone can endure such hardships.
He stressed that ensuring security in every part of Nigeria is a collective responsibility and cannot be solely managed by the Federal Government.
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During the upcoming Igbo Day Celebration, he plans to unveil a non-violent approach to addressing insecurity in the region, emphasizing the need for support from both state and federal governments.
As a father figure, Iwuanyanwu expressed his willingness to make personal sacrifices, even risking his own life, to bring an end to bloodshed and killings in the Southeast.
He intends to reach out to those causing violence through peaceful means and will send a delegation to engage with them, without any intention of arrest or harm.
He aims to address the underlying issues that drive people to violence, particularly hunger and unemployment, by finding opportunities to provide livelihoods and reduce suffering.
Additionally, Iwuanyanwu intends to mediate and resolve political conflicts among leaders in the region to foster progress and unity.
He also appealed to the Federal Government of Nigeria for assistance in the reconstruction of railways, establishment of seaports, and the development of more international airports to boost economic opportunities in the South East, emphasizing that providing opportunities for self-sufficiency is more meaningful than distributing rice as palliatives.