The Rivers State Government says its priority is to make sure there is peace across the State.
Deputy Governor of the state, Prof. Ngozi Nma Odu,.stated this during the inauguration of the third Rivers State Boundary Committee at the Government House in Port Harcourt on Thursday.
According to Owupele Benebo – Head of Press, Deputy Governor’s Office, Prof. Odu said their priority is to negotiate and interact with people, to make them realize the need to think and accommodate one another to resolve boundary disputes.
“As a Committee, we should seek and search areas that we can look to listen to people and make sure that problems they have are amicably resolved,, and we are also expected to make recommendations to the Governor,” Prof Odu stated.
The Deputy Governor implored members to conduct themselves in a fair, just, and transparent manner in the discharge of their duties, giving the Commission the good image that it deserves.
The Deputy Governor expressed gratitude to the State Chief Executive for the release of operational vehicles to facilitate the smooth operations of the Commission.
Functions of the committee include liaising with the zonal Liaison Office of the Commission in the State and Federal Capital Territory, identifying and intervening in areas of potential disputes in the State, liaising with the State Boundary Committees of neighboring States with a view of taking joint measures that promotes good inter-community relationships.
Members of the Committee include the Deputy Governor, Prof. Ngozi Nma Odu Chairman, Hon. Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Commissioner for Finance, Commissioner for Information, Commissioner for Chieftaincy & Community Affairs, Commissioner for Lands & Survey, Commissioner of Police, Rivers State command, Director DSS, Rivers State, Surveyor- General R/S, Comptroller Immigration, R/S, one Representative from each of the Senatorial District, Chairman of a Local Government Area(who may be co-opted when matters affecting their LGA may arise), Secretary of the Boundary Commission.
