Speaking
during the reception of the returnees at the Government House,
Owerri, Wednesday, Governor Ihedioha, thanked God for saving their
lives despite the casualties recorded during the attack.
He
reminded them that this is a period for soul searching, saying, "We
understand clearly the import of this incident. What the displacement
has given rise to, is that you have to start afresh, begin to
adjust either to start a new life or otherwise".
He
noted that a desk has been set up to articulate an implementable plan
that will guarantee sustainable livelihood for them.
He
disclosed that the Inter Ministerial Committee which will be headed
by headed by his Special Adviser on Diaspora Affairs, Prof, Chudi
Uwazuruike shall comprise of the Ministries of Youths; Labour;
Education; Health to be supervised by the Ministry of Gender and
Vulnerable Group Affairs, will work out basically how to help them
resettle.
The
Governor noted that the state is doing its best to link up with the
Federal Government to ensuring that special attention is given to Imo
returnees, as the state has fulfilled all the requirements needed by
the Diaspora Commission.
While
thanking the management of Air Peace for their patriotic act of
bringing home Nigerians at no cost, he commended the Archbishop of
Owerri Ecclesiastical Province, Most Rev. Anthony Obinna for
providing succor which has greatly strengthened the returnees since
they arrived the state.
Appreciating
the Governor, on behalf of the returnees, Mr. Uche Edih thanked the
Governor for his prompt response and fatherly concern, promising that
they will put into good use, any assistance offered by the state to
them.
Highlight
of the event was the distribution of food items and stipend to the
returnees.
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