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A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Onicha Progressive Mandate (OPM), has urged the political class to embrace programmes that promote peace and unity in the nation.
The President of OPM in Ebonyi, Mr Vincent Nwachukwu, gave the advice at the inauguration of its executives in Abakaliki.
Nwachukwu, who is also the founder of the NGO, noted that development could only be achieved in an atmosphere of peace, unity and security.
He said that membership of the organization was open for only indigenes of Onicha Local Government Area of Ebonyi.
Nwachukwu said that the body would focus on identifying with good leaders in the area, who believed in positive development of the people and their well-being.
“Such positive development shall include quality education for the people, infrastructure, road networks, security and most importantly unity of purpose.
“We should avoid hate speeches, and all other activities that are capable of jeopardising the peaceful coexistence of citizens of Onicha Council in Ebonyi and the nation at large,” he added.
The president further stressed that the inauguration of the executives, was part of the activities to set the organisation working for the interest of its people in Diaspora.
‘’ Let me once again commend the State Governor, David Umahi for his developmental strides in the state, ‘’ he said.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the new executives include Mr Vincent Nwachukwu, as President, Orogwu Omekannaya, Deputy President and Oshim David, Secretary.
Others include Akpa Nelson, Treasurer, Christian Nwali, Provost; Chukwu Friday Organizing Secretary, Echofe Williams Assistant Publicity Secretary, Emeka Nwosu Legal Adviser, amongst others.
Also, Dr Francis Ikele, the President of Ukawu town union, expressed satisfaction with the group, for championing development in the area.
Ikele advised the new executives to support and vote for leaders who would attract development to the people, especially at the 2023 general elections.
Mr Stanley Emeka, a candidate of Action Alliance Party (AAP) for Onicha West State Constituency in Ebonyi House of Assembly, said the organization was a welcome development to the people. (NAN)
