- He expressed the concern of the Federal Government over the extensive economic devastation inflicted on the region by non-state actors
President Bola Tinubu affirmed the federal government’s commitment to utilizing available resources for fostering peace in the South-East geopolitical zone.
Speaking at the unveiling of the Peace in South-East Project (PISE-P) and the Thanksgiving Service/Homecoming ceremony honoring Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Chief Benjamin Kalu, Tinubu highlighted this determination.
The event, held at the Sports Arena of Bende Local Government Area, drew significant attendance. PISE-P, a five-year initiative by the deputy speaker, aims to address the complex socio-economic challenges and security concerns in the South-East region.
The president, who was represented by the Vice President, Kashim Shettima, described the zone as “an industrial hub, which plays a vital role in boosting the nation’s economic development”.
He expressed the concern of the Federal Government over the extensive economic devastation inflicted on the region by non-state actors.
According to the President, the Federal Government would not allow any sinister operations by economic saboteurs, “who masquerade as advocates of Ndigbo, to continue in the region.
“We know that the South-East has weathered too many storms but the current economic stagnation has shaken the foundation of the region.
“We are not going to sit back and watch the fire go beyond what we can handle.
“We are here to extinguish the fire permanently,” he said.