Media practitioners of the Esan extraction in Edo state, under the canopy of Esan Journalists Forum (EJF), have appealed to leaders and well meaning citizens of the various towns and villages from the area to rise up and work for the peace, unity and progress of the area.
The media practitioners from Esanland which falls within the Edo State Central Senatorial Zone, made the appeal in a statement signed by the national President, Mr. Timothy Okojie-Ave.
It called on the leaders of the zone to begin to speak with one voice, stressing that this is the only way Esanland would attain a better position in Edo state and the country as a whole.
Esan Land, the statement further said, is one that is seriously yearning for progress and development; and that it is time for well-meaning sons and daughters of the area “to roll up their sleeves and be ready to join hands to build a zone that would become the pride of Edo State and Nigeria in no distant time.”
The Forum noted that the zone had been long neglected in spite of the many contributions of her sons to the development of the country.
“For example, we all know that it was Chief Anthony Enahoro, a son of the zone, that moved the much celebrated motion for Nigeria’s independence.
“We are also conversant with the political sophistication and contributions of the Esan people. We are hardworking, lovers of peaceful co-existence and very rich in culture and tradition.
“Beyond this, Esan Land is blessed with various resources that can be effectively tapped to make the zone become a major destination for people across the various states of the country and even the world at large.”
The Forum further appealed to the people across the country and in the Diaspora to support the course of making the zone a major focal point of progress for others to emulate. [myad]
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