Former Inspector-General of Police, Mike Okiro, has successfully resolved a prolonged leadership crisis that divided the South-South community in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
The community had been plagued by internal disputes and tussles that threatened its cohesion and progress. However, Okiro stepped in with dialogue and mediation, bringing previously divided groups under one umbrella.
According to his media aide, Supreme Ibitomi, the former police chief drew on his wealth of experience in conflict resolution and community building to facilitate reconciliation among stakeholders, restoring peace and harmony.
Okiro, who during his tenure as Inspector-General pioneered the Amnesty Programme that helped end youth restiveness in the Niger Delta, said the unity achieved in Abuja was a victory for collective progress.
“What binds us together as a people is far stronger than what divides us. Today, the South-South community in Abuja stands united again. With this unity, we can achieve greater heights and contribute meaningfully to national growth,” he said.
Community stakeholders welcomed the development, describing Okiro’s intervention as timely and transformative. Bello Premier hailed his fatherly role in the reconciliation process, while Dickson Omoregie commended him for demonstrating true leadership that restored confidence among members.
With the crisis now resolved, leaders expressed optimism that the South-South community in Abuja is set to move forward in peace, unity and collective development.
