Insecurity : Military Needs Non Kinetic Approach – Ikoku

By Oduyemi Odumade

The Chairman, Media and Communication Committee of the Peace In the Southeast Project, (PISE-P), Mrs. Mary Ikoku says the military needs to adopt a non kinetic approach to tackling insecurity in the South East Region.

She gave the advise at a Media Conference in Abuja where she announced arrangements for the Home Coming reception and formal unveiling of the PISE-P project.

Mrs Ikoku appealed to the Military to twerk their approach arguing that the current strategy, which relies only on military enforcement, is yet to yield the desired result, suggesting that dialogue is a better alternative to addressing the volatility.

“We don’t need the military to leave the Southeast. We recognise the sacrifices the security agencies are making in keeping insecurity in the southeast under check, but we ask for a twerking of their operational strategy embracing the people through negotiation. A beckon of hope is here with a new non-kinetic approach. Let us dialogue and have a conversation with our people who are up in arms. All we want is Peace in the Southeast” she stated.

Speaking on the commitment of the Project for the restoration of peace in the region, Mrs Ikoku stated that all is set for the formal unveiling of the project and the grand reception of the initiator, who is also the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Benjamin Kalu, by the people of the Southeast region.

She explained that the ceremony is in appreciation of the Deputy Speaker’s unwavering commitment to public service and outstanding contributions to the people of the Southeast region and the nation in general.

The Director of PISE-P Mr Ogbonna Ukuku, praised the members of the House of Representatives for the Third Reading of the Bill on the establishment of the Southeast Development Commission, which will now go to the Senate for concurrence.

He said that the passage of the bill will help the initiative of PISE-P.

On the Pillars of the project, Okuku clarified that the eight pillars of the project would be used as tools to fully develop the crisis-ravaged region.

He listed Agriculture, Education, Leadership and good governance, Sports and Entertainment, culture, and Tourism among others as some of the vehicles for empowering and reintegrating the armed youths.

Edited By Grace Namiji