December 15, (THEWILL) – The National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, has lauded the new peace initiative in the South-East, saying it was a bold and courageous way to restore tranquillity in the region.
THEWILL had reported that initiators of Peace in the Southeast Project (PISE-P) have vowed to engage all influential stakeholders in the region and across the country to end the ongoing crisis in the Southern part of Nigeria.
Representatives of the Project, who made the vow during a TVC News Breakfast show broadcast from their studio in Abuja, had pushed for a non-kinetic means of resolving the security challenges in the region.
So far, the initiative has gained the endorsement of Vice President Kashim Shettima, the leadership of the National Assembly, the business class and many other notable Nigerians and institutions across the country.
Receiving a delegation of the organisation, led by the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu, on a courtesy call on Thursday night, the NSA said with PISE-P, common sense has taken over.
“This is very good. Now, common sense has taken over. I think it’s a wonderful thing. It is the right thing to do. This is a bold, courageous one. The way you are going is the way it should come out. Our people have suffered. Unfortunately, things do happen. But let’s put it behind us. This government is a different one. The President started very well. It’s a good one,” he said.
Earlier, Deputy Speaker Kalu told the NSA that the new message of peace has received massive support from the people.
“You encouraged me to lead from the front. The message of peace is a good one and it’s been embraced by all. We are using every platform to push it. Our people are responding. They say we want peace. We have developed a concept note. The DG DSS has been in support of this. This is what we have been doing anywhere we go. Peace is better,” Kalu said.
Also, Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, has endorsed the peace initiative.
Gbajabiamila gave his endorsement on Thursday when Kalu also led another delegation to inform him about the peace initiative for the South-East region.
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