By Ifeoma Aka
The Chairman of Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area of Enugu State, Dr Eric Odo, has officially flagged-off the demarcation of Aku and Kolo boundary, ending long-standing land dispute between the two communities.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) gathered that the land dispute between the two communities had lasted since 1914.
Speaking while flagging-off the exercise at Ogbede on Friday, Odo revealed that the land dispute started since 1914.
He said that the problem had claimed several lives and properties over the years, saying that the feud could have been avoided.
The council boss noted that with the demarcation exercise, his administration had successfully resolved the issue amicably.
He maintained that the resolution was in fulfilment of his campaign promise to restore peace and unity in the communities.
“The peace we have brokered would permanently end the crisis that had caused psychological and economic hardship to the people.”
Odo commended Gov. Peter Mbah and his deputy Chief Ifeanyi Ossai for providing the enabling environment for peace to return to the two communities.
NAN reports that traditional rulers, president-generals and councillors from both communities pledged their commitment to lasting peace and mutual co-existence.
Community leaders and residents of both Aku and Ikolo hailed Odo’s intervention as a historic step that would guarantee safety of lives and property in the areas. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
Edited by Francis Onyeukwu
