By Chioma Nwamah-Ahamefula
The Anambra State Boundary Committee (ASBC), has intensified efforts to resolve the lingering boundary dispute between Ovolo and Akabo communities in Mbaukwu and Ifiteani Agulu through a field verification exercise conducted at the disputed area on May 20.
The exercise, held at the Pre-Science Study Centre, Mbaukwu, commenced at about 11 a.m., with representatives and chairmen of the affected communities arriving promptly at the agreed convergence point.
The ASBC field team was led by the representative of the Deputy Governor and Chairman of the Committee, Dr. OnyekaChukwu Ibezim, Hon. Ekene Okoye.
Addressing stakeholders before the commencement of the exercise, the team leader reaffirmed the committee’s commitment to ensuring a peaceful and fair resolution of the dispute through dialogue and due process.
During the exercise, Ifiteani Agulu community first identified and presented its claimed boundary line, followed by separate presentations by Ovolo and Akabo Mbaukwu communities. Mr. Ikechukwu Ikeji represented Ifiteani Agulu, while Mr. Peter Ikechukwu Ezeh spoke for Mbaukwu in identifying their respective boundary claims.
The ASBC technical team subsequently captured and documented all coordinate points presented by the parties for further analysis and plotting.
Speaking after the exercise, representatives of the communities expressed appreciation to the Anambra State Government and the Deputy Governor, Dr. OnyekaChukwu Ibezim, for the commitment towards restoring peace and ensuring an amicable settlement of the dispute. They also pledged continued cooperation with the Anambra State Boundary Committee throughout the resolution process.
Other members of the delegation included the Executive Secretary of ASBC, Dr. Olisa Mba; the Committee’s Project Surveyor, Surveyor Solum Atueyi; and Mr. Nonso Nwachukwu.
Chioma is of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State
