As part of deliberate efforts to promote peaceful coexistence among communities, the Rivers State Boundary Commission has intervened in the boundary dispute between Okoloma (Afam) Community in Oyigbo Local Government Area and Ban-Ogoi Community in Tai Local Government Area of the State.
The Commission convened a stakeholders’ meeting at the Government House, Port Harcourt, on Friday, 16th January, 2026, with a view to establishing a technical committee to work towards resolving the long-standing land dispute between the two neighbouring communities.
Speaking at the meeting, the Deputy Governor of Rivers State and Chairman of the Rivers State Boundary Commission, Prof. Ngozi Nma Odu, emphasized the need for all parties to embrace peace and dialogue.
She urged the communities to take a cue from the peaceful disposition of Governor Siminalayi Fubara by presenting their grievances and petitions without bitterness or rancour, in order to achieve a lasting and amicable resolution.
Prof. Odu expressed delight over the presence of the Chairmen of Tai and Oyigbo Local Government Areas at the meeting, describing it as a clear demonstration of the commitment of both councils to sustaining peace and harmony between the affected communities.
In their separate responses, the Chairman of Oyigbo Local Government Area, Dr. Okechukwu Akara Nwaogu, and his Tai Local Government Area counterpart, Hon.Mbakpone Okpe reaffirmed their determination to ensure that their people continue to live peacefully as neighbours.
They noted that peace remains critical to attracting development to the area and commended the Rivers State Boundary Commission for its proactive intervention in resolving the dispute between the Okoloma and Ban-Ogoi communities.