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From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has lauded the President Bola Tinubu and the the deputy speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu over the launch of the Peace in South-East Project (PISE-P).
MAN, in a statement, by its chairman in charge of Anambra, Ebonyi and Enugu states, Lady Ada Chukwudozie, made, available to the media, in Abuja, expressed delight at the launch the PISE- P
PISE-P, an initiative of the the deputy speaker was launched in Abia State, at the weekend by President Tinubu, who was represented by Vice President, Kashim Shetima, is geared at tackling the security challenges in the South East and returning peace to the zone.
Chukwudozie said : “To us, the Manufacturers, we cannot figure out the exact amount of our investments that have gone down the drain since the insecurity and agitations started few years ago. Some of our members cannot access their factories, while those few who can still operate have to battle with insecurity and other things that have caused economic sabotage in Igbo land.
“We are indeed grateful to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for accepting the use of non-kinetic measures in addressing the challenges in the South East, rather than the use of force by past government, which helped to aggravate the situation.
“Our dear son, RT Hon Benjamin Okezie Kalu, the Deputy Speaker has also done well for birthing this great lofty idea, which has a far reaching goal of making South East the commercial hub of Nigeria, once again, as said by the President and other leaders who attended the event on Friday.
“We want other leaders in South East- governors, ministers, senators, honourable members, traditional rulers, clergymen and even youth and women leaders to join this campaigns. Let all the youths and women continue to sensitise the generality of the Ndigbo to see that we have lasting peace. The President-General of Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide, Chief Dr. Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu is also doing well in that regard.
“Let us embrace peace for development, progress and industrialisation. Let us join him and other stakeholders to woo foreign investors and as usual, the Manufacturers would be ready to provide guide and support in ensuring the South East gets her place in the global economy.”
