Anambra State Government has inaugurated a-thirteen-member panel of inquiry into Omor and Anaku boundary dispute.
Inaugurating the panel at the Government House, Awka, Governor Willie Obiano urged members of the panel to endeavour to enthrone lasting peace among the two warring communities at the end of their assignment.
The Governor represented by his Deputy, Dr Nkem Okeke, reminded Anaku and Omor Communities that no mundane thing worths human life.
He regretted the rate at which communities in the state struggle for land, and advised the citizens to explore legal means in handling land issues rather than resorting to violence or aggression.
The panel has retired Air Vice Marshall Ben Chiobi as its chairman, while Mrs. Chinyere Nwabachili is the secretary.
Members of the panel are the state Attorney General, Dr. Uju Nwogu, Mr. Alex Onukwue, Chief Paul Odenigbo, Chief Tony Chinedu, Mr. Emma Makwudo, and Chief Ifeanyi Ajoku.
Others include the President General of Anaku Community, Mr. Friday Nwuba, his Omor counterpart, Mr. Benjamin Chukwuemaka, Omor youth leader, Mr. Peter Añanti, and that of Anaku, Dr. Chukwuemaka Iloanya.
The terms of reference include to establish immediate and remote causes of the crisis that occurred between Anaku and Omor communities, to write and interview the families and communities that claim ownership of the disputed land, and to establish the boundary between Anaku and Omor Communities.
They are also to recommend other possible solutions that will guarantee lasting peace in the area.
The Panel is expected to conclude its assignment within one month, and submit the report to the government on or before thirtieth June, 2021.
Speaking on behalf of other members, the Chairman of the panel, Retired Air vice Marshall Chiobi, thanked the state government for finding them worthy for the assignment, and promised to live up to expectations.
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