Ohanaeze believes peace and stability would be restored across the Southeast if Tinubu implements its suggestions on addressing the sit-at-home.

allocation, and socio-economic development in the region.

4. Regional Development Initiatives:

The federal government, in collaboration with Southeast Governors, can launch specific initiatives aimed at boosting infrastructure development like Dams, dredging and establishment of Deep sea port at Akwaete Blue River in Abia and inter state standard gauge railway lines, job creation and overseas training of repented Biafra agitators, and economic opportunities in the Southeast. These initiatives should be designed to address the underlying socio-economic issues that contribute to the grievances of the people.

5. Security and Law Enforcement:

President Tinubu should ensure that security agencies operate with utmost professionalism and respect for human rights in dealing with the civil disobedience and violent agitation. It is crucial to strike a balance between maintaining law and order while avoiding excessive use of force, which could further escalate tensions.

6. Reconciliation and Healing:

President Tinubu, in collaboration with Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Southeast Governors, and other stakeholders, should promote reconciliation efforts aimed at healing the wounds and divisions caused by the conflict. This could involve organizing truth and reconciliation commissions or other platforms for acknowledging past injustices and fostering understanding among different groups.

7. Youth Empowerment and Education:

Investing in education and youth empowerment programs can help address the underlying issues of unemployment, poverty, and social exclusion that contribute to the grievances in the region. Providing opportunities for skills development, entrepreneurship, and quality education can empower the younger generation and foster a sense of hope for the future.

8. Political Representation and Participation:

Promoting greater political representation and participation of the Igbo people at all levels of government especially including Igbos in the FG’s Formation of Government of National Unity, as it will help to address the concerns of Ndigbo. Encouraging inclusive governance and ensuring that the voices of the Southeast are heard in decision-making processes can help build trust and confidence in the political system.

It’s important to note that resolving such complex issues in the Southeast requires a multifaceted approach and sustained efforts over time. The suggestions above are general and should be adapted and tailored to the specific context and dynamics of the situation on the ground to halt the attempts to escalate the violence by Simon Ekpa’s two weeks Sit at Home.

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