Oficials of Anambra and Abia States, including deputy governors and traditional rulers from both states, on Thursday, met with the National Boundary Commission (NBC) in Awka, to chart a way forward for boundary disputes between them.
The officials, who met at the Anambra Country Club, Awka, renewed their commitment to the peaceful resolution of the lingering interstate boundary dispute, while also praying for wisdom, unity and lasting peace between them.
The meeting which was briefly attended by the deputy governors of both states, Dr Onyekachi Ibezim and Engr Ikechukwu Emetu, urged all parties to embrace dialogue and avoid actions capable of disrupting the long-standing relationship between communities on both sides of the boundary.
Delivering the welcome address, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Boundary Matters, Hon. Ekenechukwu Okoye, who represented Anambra State Boundary Committee, reaffirmed the state’s commitment to resolving the dispute through constitutional means, dialogue and adherence to established legal procedures.
He stressed that boundary issues affect the lives, identity, and livelihoods of the people and therefore require sincerity, fairness, and professionalism to achieve a lasting solution.
The Director-General of the National Boundary Commission, Surveyor Adamu A. Adaji who attended the meeting commended both state governments for sustaining peaceful engagement over the years.
He disclosed that out of the 23-kilometre common boundary shared by both states, about 15 kilometres had already been jointly traced and provisionally demarcated, while efforts were ongoing to resolve the remaining eight-kilometre stretch.
According to him: “The Commission remains committed to providing the
