Nwabueze charges South East Leaders to rise against Insecurity

Austin Okoro DDM NEWS

The Executive Director of a Non-Governmental Organization known as Orlu Progressive Initiative, Ikechukwu Nwabueze has charged South East Leaders to rise against the scourge of insecurity in the zone.

Speaking during the South East Peace and Security Summit held in Ebonyi on February 27, the passionate young progressive, Nwabueze noted that in recent times, South East zone has been bedevilled with the challenges of insecurity, economic instability, and social unrest.

Mazi Nwabueze stated that these issues have not only hindered development but also increased poverty.

He added that inspite of the region’s vast economic potentials and abilities in trade and commerce, these challenges have hindered economic growth and development.

The peace Ambassador beckons on major stakeholders in the zone to adopt a holistic approach to immediately address these pressing needs.

Stressing that security, economic revitalization and infrastructural development must be prioritize as government alone can’t bear it.

” It requires collective efforts from policy makers, traditional rulers and religious institutions, Civil Society Organizations and the private sector to implement policies that would restore peace, drive progress”, he stated.

In the area of Youth development, Nwabueze emphasized that youths must be empowered with education, skills, and entrepreneurial opportunities.

” We must discourage the culture of Get-rich-quick syndrome “Ego mbute” in the relentless pursuit of wealth without regards for ethics or sustainability.

True success is built over time as exemplified by notable Igbo entrepreneurs who started small and grew big with diligence and perseverance “, Nwabueze stated.

Continuing, the convener of the peace and security Summit hinted that the nation that neglects the youths is preparing for instability and downfall.

He therefore calls on our leaders to engage the youths in productive ventures as to dissuade them from being instruments of political violence and social unrest.

In a related development, a report from the Nigerian Tribune newspaper stated the same thing from the South East Peace and Security Summit.

It states:”The Federal Government, national assembly, and the South-East Governors have been charged to develop and implement programmes and policies that would drive human capital development in the region.

The Executive Director of the Orlu Progressive Initiative and Convener of South-East Peace & Stability, Ikechukwu Nwabueze, gave the advice during a summit held at Abakikiki, Ebonyi State, on the weekend.

In a statement made available to newsmen in Owerri on Saturday, Nwabueze stated the need for economic revitalization and infrastructural transformation of the South East zone.

He called for sustainable intervention programmes and strategic partnership with the traditional rulers, religious bodies and development organizations that will be instrumental in eradicating poverty and fostering unity and stability.

The Executive Director recalled the insecurity challenges, resulting to economic instability and social unrest that has plagued the zone, which has not only hindered development but has also exacerbated poverty, widened inequality and threatened the livelihoods of millions of people.

He said, “Despite the South-East region’s rich cultural heritage, vast economic potential and strategic significance in trade and commerce, these challenges have stifled growth.”

The convener of the summit urged the leaders and stakeholders to adopt a holistic approach to address the pressing concerns in the zone.

He stressed that issues such as security, economic revitalisation, and infrastructural development must be prioritised, adding that it requires the collective effort of policymakers, traditional and religious institutions, civil society organisations as well as the private sector to implement sustainable security that will restore peace and true progress.

Nwabueze recalled the roles the South-East region played in championing peace and unity in Nigeria, in which their founding fathers, particularly Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe, stood at the forefront of fostering national cohesion

He said, “Today we must ask the question- Are we still upholding the principles and values upon which our great region was built, are we still committed to the vision of peaceful coexistence and sustainable development.”

On the vision of the Orlu Progressive Initiative, the Executive Director opined that the non-governmental and non-partisan organisation is dedicated to fostering peace, development and stability in the South-East region.

He said that their focus spans various critical sectors, which include education, healthcare, economic empowerment, humanitarian services and public awareness programmes, amongst others”, the report stated.

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