By JOSEPH EDEH

Mr Mike Okiro, former Inspector-General of Police (I-G), has successfully intervened and resolved lingering divisions that have rocked the South-South community in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the South-South community in Abuja was polarised by internal disputes and leadership tussles, which threatened the unity and progress of its people

Supreme Ibitomi, the Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to Okiro, said this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja.

“Through his statesmanship, dialogue, and commitment to peace, Okiro has brought together previously divided groups under one united umbrella.

“However, leveraging his wealth of experience in conflict resolution and community building, Okiro facilitated reconciliation among stakeholders, restoring harmony and fostering a renewed spirit of brotherhood,“ he said.

Supreme said that Okiro’s role in this achievement draws from his legacy as the I-G, during which he pioneered the Amnesty Programme that ended youth restiveness in the Niger Delta.

He said that the former police boss had demonstrated his capacity to build peace, unite communities, and chart the course for development.

“What binds us together as a people is far stronger than what divides us. Today, I am glad to say that the South-South community in Abuja stands united again.

“With this unity, we can achieve greater heights and ensure that our people continue to contribute meaningfully to national growth,” Okiro said.

Mr Bello Premier, a major stakeholder, appreciated Okiro’s fatherly role in the reconciliation process, describing his intervention as the turning point that brought lasting peace.

Also speaking, Mr. Dickson Omoregie, commended Okiro for demonstrating true leadership, saying that his selfless efforts has united the community and restored confidence among its members.

“With the crisis now resolved, the South-South community in the FCT is poised to move forward in peace, unity, and collective development,“ he said.

NAN reports that community leaders and stakeholders hailed Okiro`s intervention as timely, commendable and a testament to his commitment to the progress of the South-South people both in the FCT and across Nigeria. (NAN)