Actors, artists from South East sign up to promote peace in troubled region
A number of Nollywood actors, musical artists and other creative entertainers from the South East have joined an initiative to promote peace in the region.
The initiative spearheaded by the deputy speaker of the National Assembly, Benjamin Okezie Kalu is tagged Peace in South-East Project (PISE-P) and it is geared towards restoring peace and reviving social/economical activities in the region.
Some of the actors and artists that have embraced the PISE-P include Jim Iyke, included Zack Orji, Yul Edochie, Destiny Etiko, Ekene Umenwa Obodo, Okechukwu Edwards Ukeje (Mr Raw), Benedict Johnson, Francis Duru, Noble Igwe, Tina Mbah, and a host of others.
Speaking during the inaugural meeting in Abuja Hon Kalu said: “That is why, in response to the challenges of the South-East, a different kind of song is rising – the song of the Peace in South-East Project (PISE-P). PISE-P is not about guns and boots; for the sounds of guns and the barrels of guns have not helped us in solving the problem in the South-East.
“Militarization has not helped us. Kinetic approach to resolving the problem has not been the best solution. If it is not, then there must be something out there that is better than the guns. It is about education, entrepreneurship, infrastructure, and cultural revival. It is about restoring the fertile ground where your talents can take root and soar.”
