Ngbo and Agila Communities Sign Peace Accord After Decades-Long Dispute
Ngbo and Agila communities have signed a peace accord at a summit in Abakaliki, aimed at sustaining peace after decades of land and boundary tensions. The dispute, dating back to 1921, had caused loss of life, property damage and displacement in the neighbouring communities of Ebonyi and Benue states. The Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution urged youths and community stakeholders to maintain dialogue, build trust and respect existing agreements. The summit brought together 100 participants, with 50 representatives from each community. The lawmaker representing Ebonyi/Ohaukwu Federal Constituency, Eze Nwachukwu Eze, said the peace process had encouraged renewed social ties, including 13 intermarriages. He also pledged to sponsor 100 participants each year for continued engagement. Ebonyi and Benue state officials reaffirmed their support for the peace initiative. Ebonyi’s governor also said the states would work together on connecting roads and other infrastructure to support development.
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