Enugu state Governor , Ifeanyi Ugwuanyì, on Friday, on arrival at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport from Abia state, proceeded to Eha Amufu,Isi-Uzo local government area, on a fact-finding visit to obtain first-hand information about the issues that led to the recent crisis in Aguamaede and Mgbuji communities.
Accompanied by the State Commissioner of Police, CP Ahmed Ammani, the Garrison Commander, 82 Division of the Nigerian Army, Brig. Gen. M.K Ibrahim, and the Anglican Bishop of Nike Diocese, Rt. Rev. Dr. Christian Onyeka Onyia, governor Ugwuanyi visited Mgbuji community, different forests, markets, village squares and other locations in Eha Amufu where he interacted with the indigenes to ascertain the remote cause of the recent crisis in the community with a view to addressing the lingering issues in the area decisively.
The governor assured them of his administration’s commitment to their safety and wellbeing as well as the resolution of the crisis between farmers and herders.
Eha Amufu indigenes appreciated Governor Ugwuanyi for the rare visit, especially at night, stressing that the gesture was a demonstration of his commitment to ending the farmers/herders issues in Eha Amufu.
They said that Ugwuanyi was the first governor to visit Eha Amufu over the lingering crisis in the area . They thanked him for the N10 million he released for the immediate needs of the victims, among other interventions.