…Prof. Odinkalu, Bianca Ojukwu Chairman and Secretary, Charly Boy, Onyeka, others, members
By Deborah Hassan
365Daily– The Anambra State Truth, Justice and Peace Committee has been inaugurated by the government of the state.
This is sequel to the outcome of the Peace Building and Security Dialogue convened by Governor Chukwuma Soludo at the Professor Dora Akunyili Women’s Development Centre, Awka, last weekend.
The inauguration was performed by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Solo Chukwulobelu, inaugurated at the Government House, Awka.
The Committee will be chaired by former Executive Secretary, National Human Rights Commission, Professor Chidi Odinkalu while Amb. Bianca Ojukwu will serve as the Secretary.
Members of the Committee include Dr. Joe Nwaorgu, Dr. Udenta Udenta, Dr. Uju Agommo, Rev. Fr. Monsignor Jerome Mmadueke and Rev.Canon Dr. Okechukwu Obi-Okoye.
Others are Mr. Charles Oputa (Charley Boy), Dr. John Otu, Mr. Ngozi Odumuko, Ms. Onyeka Onwenu, Dr. Joe Abah, Mr. Chukuwma Okpalaezeukwu, Mr Sam Egwuatu and Prof. Joseph Ikechebelu.
The committee is expected to complete its assignment and submit its preliminary report six months from its inauguration and present its preliminary report and its final report not later than two months after the receipt of feedback from the State Government.
The Committee was set up to investigate the immediate and remote causes of agitation in Anambra State and South East region.
It is to identify the remote and immediate causes of the agitations, restivenes, violence and armed struggle in the South East since 1999, to document victims and circumstances of death, brutality and incarceration, identification of stakeholders and groups who have played critical roles in the agitations and conflicts, their roles, capabilities and demands.
Other terms of reference include addressing any other issues that may be germane to unravelling the extent of the crisis and charting the roadmap for the future as well as make recommendations for sustainable peace and security in Anambra State and South East.
The committee will report directly to the Governor or whoever he appoints, the Secretary to the State Government said.