The Aladja and Ogbe-Ijoh communities in Delta State on Tuesday signed a historic peace accord aimed at ending their decades-long land boundary conflict that began in 1996.
The accord was reached during a high-level peace meeting held at Park Royale Hotel, NPA Housing Estate, Airport Road, Warri.
The initiative was spearheaded by the Chairman of Udu Local Government Council, Olorogun Vincent Oyibode, and his Warri South-West counterpart, Sylvester Oromoni.
The milestone follows an appeal made by the two council chairmen to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, after the governor’s pronouncement to acquire the disputed land.
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With the governor’s blessing, both local government leaders opted for a grassroots-driven approach to bring a lasting resolution to the protracted crisis.
The meeting was attended by key stakeholders from both communities and culminated in the adoption of eight major resolutions designed to promote peace, social cohesion, and conflict resolution.
These include a permanent cessation of hostilities, enhanced social interaction, responsible communication, a ban on illegal arms and the suspension of all legal battles.
Others are land dispute resolution, continuous stakeholder engagement, and rotational peace talks between Ogbe-Ijoh, Aladja, and Otor-Udu communities.
The peace accord was formally signed by prominent leaders and representatives from both communities.
The event rekindled hopes of peace and prosperity in both communities.
Many stakeholders expressed optimism that the peace accord will pave the way for unity, security, and socio-economic development across Udu and Warri South-West Local Government Areas and Delta State at large.
The signing marks a turning point in a conflict that has lasted nearly three decades, claiming lives, stalling development, and leaving deep scars on both communities.
Tuesday’s agreement is now being seen as a bold and hopeful step toward reconciliation, healing, and progress.
