UNC moves to end pro-Biafra protests

A non-partisan, paramilitary corps known as the United Nigerian Chaplaincy (UNC), on Thursday, vowed to end pro-Biafra protests in the south- eastern parts of the country in the interest of the country’s unity.

At the swearing-in of six newly promoted zonal commandants in Abuja, the Commandant-General of the corps, Professor Jidejisos Ejie, said the body was committed to creating and making peace, while rendering service to Nigeria.

The promoted officers were Ukom Ezuma, Leonard Steven, Ajeleson Samuel, Nasal Chima, Ezekiel Joshua and Nwabueze Ifeanyi, who were posted to the six geo-political zones of Nigeria.

Ejie said: “I want to encourage the people from the eastern part to shun violence. Nigeria is coming as God wants it. We are speaking and preaching about the unity of this country and it must be achieved.”

According to Ejie, what makes UNC different from others was because its officers have been called for peace. “Others are made up of graduates, street workers but these are men that are called by God to reconcile men to God and man to man.”

Ejie said, “Our aim is to ensure that they should be one no matter the region, tribe or location. We want tell Nigerians that no matter where you come from, a Muslim and Christian can stay together in one house with fighting.

“We move around in market places, courts and public squares to ensure peace. We settle disputes out of court and this will help decongest the many matters in courts and the prisons.”

Responding, one of the promoted officers, Ezekiel Joshua said his promotion had emboldened him to render more selfless service to Nigeria, adding that it was a position that any military or paramilitary servant hoped to attain on day.

Joshua said that as the Commandant in charge of the North East region of the country, Joshua said he hoped to work towards restoring peace to the region as a core mandate of the chaplaincy.

“We are uniting tribes and people and going to this region, we would be able to work hand-in-hand with government, stakeholders and religious leaders to make sure that peace reigns in that region,” he added