Vice President Kashim Shettima has given his nod to the adoption of a non-kinetic approach to tackling insecurity in the South-East region of the country.
The Vice President said this on Tuesday when he received a delegation led by the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, on a courtesy visit to the Presidential Villa Abuja.
The delegation under the auspices of Peace In South-East Project, PISE-P visited the VP to present the initiative and invite him for the launch of the project that proposes a non-kinetic solution to the crisis in the South-East region.
Speaking after a brief introduction of the new initiative, the Vice President endorsed the concept, noting that it is the best approach to conflict resolution.
Shettima further explained the wisdom in adopting a non-kinetic approach in addressing the security situation in the South-East, saying it would save the region from endless war.
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives reiterated the call for a non-kinetic approach to addressing the security challenges facing the South East region. He stressed the urgency of finding solutions, saying the current situation has severely affected lives and unity of the country.
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Kalu expressed optimism that the Peace in South-East Project could bring hope to the region, similar to how other parts of the country have seen improvement. He emphasised the need for new solutions, acknowledging that past approaches have not yielded the desired results.
Kalu highlighted the importance of addressing the sociological factors contributing to the unrest, expressing belief that a non-kinetic approach, focusing on changing the narrative and reorienting the minds of the people, can be more effective.
The Deputy Speaker harped on the need for initiatives that foster a sense of belonging and inclusion, even as he acknowledged the government’s limitations and stressed the importance of collaborating with development partners under the Peace in South-East Project.
(EDITOR: TIENABESO BIBIYE)
