Digital entrepreneur and chairman, Zinox Group, Leo Stan Ekeh, has called on all aggrieved parties in Imo State to embrace peace, noting that no form of progress can take place in an atmosphere of unrest or insecurity.
He made this known while speaking at the Imo State Government House during a courtesy visit to Governor Hope Uzodinma on Monday, May 24, 2021.
The Zinox boss, who has been pained by recent developments regarding insecurity in Imo State, had decided, based on reportage and discussions with various stakeholders, to visit the state for a personal assessment of the situation, even as he noted that the facts on ground show that the situation is not as bad as portrayed.
“I think it is a temporary pain as activities were on full gear during the day, and I hope night life shall soon return to what was a very peaceful state before this challenge,” he stated.
He said the most critical thing to note is that peace is essential to the progress of any society, as no meaningful progress can take place in a state where there is a high level of unrest, insecurity or a breakdown of law and order.
“I wish to use this opportunity to plead with everyone to embrace peace, especially because this is not a time for division, but a time for all of us to band together and usher in progress in our dear state,” he declared.
He decried the loss of lives and property in the state, noting that the situation may scare away potential and existing investors, if not curtailed.
“Imo youths are very brilliant kids and street-smart, but they must have faith in their future. This may be the right time to re-skill to alter their destinies. Violence solves no problem. Instead, it makes a bad situation even worse.
“Rather than resort to violence, it is better to dialogue or find a middle ground. I plead with you all to consider this whenever issues arise. I also understand that the governor is a busy man. In such cases, you can reach out to people like some of us to speak with him.
“I urge you all not to allow yourself to be used to destroy the state. Remember that any actions we take today may also destroy the future of our children and unborn generations,” he said.
Also speaking at the event, Governor Uzodinma reassured the Zinox boss that things had normalized, and restated his commitment to ensuring peace and security in the state as a means of creating a conducive environment for progress and for businesses and other entrepreneurial pursuits to thrive.
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