PRESS RELEASE BY CENTRE FOR CRISIS COMMUNICATION
The
Centre for Crisis Communication (CCC) welcomes the recent meeting
between the Federal Government and leaders of Niger Delta region. We
believe that there is no issue of conflict that cannot be resolved
through sincere dialogue and open mind. We urge both parties to keep
this spirit alive and to ensure that whatever grievances can be resolved
peacefully, in the interest of our dear country.
Without
prejudice to whatever agreement was reached by both parties, the Centre
believes that this is a step in the right direction that will go a long
way towards calming nerves in the Niger Delta and bring peace to
Nigeria.
The
Centre condemns in its entirety, the reported cases of sexual
exploitation in the IDP camps particularly in the North East. We
consider it totally inhumane for any person to take advantage of the
helpless situation of the displaced persons to sexually abuse them. This
inhuman act has resulted in psychological, social and physical problems
for the victims and the society. This is in addition to unwanted
pregnancies in the camps and the spread of HIV.
The
Centre however appreciates the prompt intervention of the Presidency
which ordered a thorough investigation into the odious act. It is hoped
that the police will give this assignment the seriousness and urgent
attention it deserves. The culprits must be found and made to face the
full wrath of the law.
The
Centre also commends the setting up of the Presidential Committee on
North East Initiative (PCNI) and the recent inauguration of members of
the committee by President Muhammadu Buhari. The Centre hopes and indeed
believes that the committee will work assiduously in line with its
Strategic Implementation Framework in order to actualize the mandate of
providing immediate succor to the IDPs and rebuilding of the region
following years of devastation by the Boko Haram insurgency.
The
Centre is ready and willing to partner the committee in any way to
ensure timely implementation of the onerous task of rehabilitation,
rebuilding and reintegrating of the north east region.
Signed by
Air Commodore Yusuf Anas (RTD)
Executive Secretary
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