The Deputy Governor of Anambra State, Dr. OnyekaChukwu Ibezim has praised the
progress of ‘Boundary Committee’, noting that its effectiveness has prompted several communities to request demarcations and conflict resolution interventions.
Angel Network News (ANN) reports that Dr. Ibezim who also serves as the Chairman of SBC, in his opening remarks,
during its quarterly meeting on Tuesday October 14, 2025 at the Lighthouse, Awka,
emphasized that the Soludo-led administration has instituted a robust governance structure capable of serving the state effectively for years to come.
Ibezim revealed that the committee is determined with a renewed commitment to resolving boundary-related issues and promoting peaceful coexistence among Anambra communities.
In his address, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Boundary Matters, Office of the Deputy Governor, Hon. Ekenechukwu Okoye, reiterated that the primary goal of the committee is to foster peaceful coexistence among neighboring communities and states.
Okoye affirmed that the committee remains committed to its mandate until Governor Soludo’s vision of a liveable and prosperous Anambra is fully realized.
In their various contributions, Mr. Austin Saleh Amtagu, Deputy Director of Operations, DSS Anambra Command (representing the State Director), Anambra State Commissioner for Information, Dr. Law Mefor and Commissioner for Lands, Prof. Ofornze Amucheazi SAN, commended the Deputy Governor’s leadership in the committee.
They highlighted the importance of mediation in resolving boundary disputes amongst communities and acknowledged the committee’s growing impact in settling inter-community conflicts.
During the meeting, an agreement was reached between the Ikem-Ifite and Aguleri communities to allow the State Boundary Committee to demarcate and officially establish their boundaries.
