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Nigeria: Abia, Anambra Commit to Peaceful Resolution of Boundary Disputes [Premium Times] Officials from both states, representatives of the National Boundary Commission (NBC), traditional rulers, and other stakeholders held a joint meeting in Awka on Thursday to chart a path forward for resolving ongoing boundary issues.

Abia Anambra Agree On 15KM Boundary, Intensify Talks On Outstanding 8KM ... Press Releases Facebook X Pinterest WhatsApp Linkedin Email Print Telegram The National Boundary Commission (NBC) has reaffirmed its commitment to the peaceful resolution of the Abia/Anambra interstate boundary dispute as both states recorded significant progress in efforts to complete the delineation of their common boundary. Speaking at the Joint Meeting of Officials on the Abia/Anambra Interstate Boundary held in Awka on Thursday, the Director-General of the National Boundary Commission, Surveyor Adamu A. Adaji, commended the Governments of Abia and Anambra States for their sustained cooperation and commitment to resolving the dispute through dialogue and established legal procedures. Adaji disclosed that about 15 kilometres of the 23-kilometre interstate boundary had already been jointly traced and provisionally demarcated, while discussions were focused on resolving the remaining eight-kilometre stretch. He said the meeting reviewed recommendations from the Technical Meeting of Experts held on July 1, 2026 with the aim of identifying practical and mutually acceptable solutions to the outstanding issue…

NBC wades into Abia, Cross River boundary clash “I am confident that these efforts will pave the way for stability and development in the region,” said the NBC boss. The National Boundary Commission has called for peaceful coexistence among Abia and Cross River border communities amidst escalating tensions over boundary disagreement. Violent clashes erupted between the Isu community in Arochukwu LGA of Abia and the Ukwa Mbiabong Ukwa Eburutu community in Odukpani LGA of Cross River on January 4 and 5. NBC director-general Adamu Adaji said in a statement on Thursday that the clash, which claimed many lives, was condemnable and unacceptable. Mr Adaji, in the statement, condoled the affected communities. He urged stakeholders to exercise restraint and avoid actions undermining ongoing boundary resolution efforts between the two states. He highlighted NBC’s proactive measures toward resolving the dispute, including the joint meeting of officials on the boundary issue held in Calabar on December 11, 2024. He added that during the December meeting, Deputy Governors Ikechukwu Emetu (Abia) and Peter Odey (Cross River) affirmed their states’ commitment to an amicable resolution of th…

Ugep-Idomi Boundary Dispute: C'River Govt Suspends Curfew, Reaffirms ... Published by eneng@metronewswire on metrowireBlog The Governor of Cross River State, Apst. Prince Bassey Otu, has reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to ensuring lasting peace in the Ugep-Idomi boundary area, commending all parties who contributed to the successful land demarcation exercise and urging them to sustain the prevailing peace. Conveying government’s decision, the state Deputy Governor,Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, who doubles as Chairman of the State Boundary Committee (SBC) while presiding over a Peace and Security Meeting on the Ugep-Idomi boundary dispute at the Biase Local Government Council Secretariat, Ibogo on Friday, announced the suspension of the curfew earlier declared in the area. He further disclosed that out of the 453 hectares of disputed land, the government allocated 181.20 hectares (40%) to Idomi Community, 203.85 hectares (45%) to Ugep Community, while 67.95 hectares (15%) was designated as a neutral government buffer zone. He emphasized that the government’s decision was reached after careful consideration of all relevant facts and in the overall interest o…

Isu community, Cross River boundary dispute will soon be resolved, Gov ... Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has expressed optimism that the lingering boundary dispute between Isu community in Arochukwu Local Government Area and its neighbors in Cross River will soon be a thing of the past. The governor gave the assurance while speaking with journalists at the Government House in Umuahia, saying that his administration recently sent relief materials to the displaced indigenes and other vulnerable people in the affected community. Otti noted that authorities in Cross River have demonstrated a willingness to resolve the boundary disputes amicably and expressed the hope that lasting peace would be achieved in the boundary communities. “Boundary disputes sometimes linger, but by the time you share a boundary, it means there is a relationship; you could be brothers and sisters, so I believe we would resolve the problem, given that the two states are favorably disposed,” the governor said. In May 2024, armed persons suspected to be from Ukwa community in Cross River State invaded Isu community in Arochukwu Local Government Area of Abia State, killing a woman, Mrs. Blessing Kalu Elem, …

Boundary dispute: Anambra, Abia stakeholders meet NBC, pledge peaceful ... Oficials of Anambra and Abia States, including deputy governors and traditional rulers from both states, on Thursday, met with the National Boundary Commission (NBC) in Awka, to chart a way forward for boundary disputes between them. The officials, who met at the Anambra Country Club, Awka, renewed their commitment to the peaceful resolution of the lingering interstate boundary dispute, while also praying for wisdom, unity and lasting peace between them. The meeting which was briefly attended by the deputy governors of both states, Dr Onyekachi Ibezim and Engr Ikechukwu Emetu, urged all parties to embrace dialogue and avoid actions capable of disrupting the long-standing relationship between communities on both sides of the boundary. Delivering the welcome address, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Boundary Matters, Hon. Ekenechukwu Okoye, who represented Anambra State Boundary Committee, reaffirmed the state’s commitment to resolving the dispute through constitutional means, dialogue and adherence to established legal procedures. He stressed that boundary issues affect the lives, identity, an…

Abia, Anambra Agree On 15km Boundary - Leadership News The National Boundary Commission (NBC) has pledged its commitment to the peaceful resolution of the Abia/Anambra interstate boundary dispute, as both states make progress toward completing the delineation of their common boundary. At a joint meeting of officials of the Abia/Anambra Interstate Boundary held in Awka yesterday, the director-general of cmmission, Adamu Adaji, commended the governments of Abia and Anambra States for their sustained cooperation and commitment to resolving the dispute through dialogue and established legal procedures. Adaji disclosed that about 15 kilometres of the 23-kilometre interstate boundary had already been jointly traced and provisionally demarcated, while discussions were focused on resolving the remaining eight-kilometre stretch. He said the meeting reviewed recommendations from the Technical Meeting of Experts held on 1 July 2026, aimed at identifying practical, mutually acceptable solutions to the outstanding issues.” “The Commission remains committed to providing the technical, administrative and institutional support required to bring this process to a successful conclusion. We expe…