The Anambra State government has sued for peaceful resolution among communities embroiled in boundary disputes in the state.

It was gathered that some communities involved in boundary disputes in the state include Amudo Awka (Awka South Local Council), Egbeagu/ Okukwa/Amanda (Awka North), Abba, Ukpo and Ukwulu communities in Dunukofia Council Area, among others, were present at the meeting to represent their communities.

The Deputy Governor, Dr. OnyekaChukwu Ibezim, said that the government took the stance at the State Boundary Committee meeting, held at the Government House, Awka, yesterday, although he could not mention the number of outstanding disputes waiting to be resolved.

Ibezim frowned on the number of boundary disputes in the state, stressing that his committee is deeply committed to resolving them.

He noted that the committee’s target is to settle protracted land disputes amongst communities and enthrone peace across the state before the end of next year.

The Deputy Governor, who is also the Chairman, Anambra State Boundary Committee, called for peaceful cohabitation among communities, noting that conflict is never an option, rather would hinder development and progress.

According to him, the team would, by next year, embark on delineation of disputed areas and establish monuments on boundaries to avert future disputes.