Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo​ has urged the people of Imo and Nigerians to make peace their watchword as they relate with one another.

The governor made the call in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Oguwike Nwachuku, in Owerri on Wednesday in commemoration of the International Day of Peace.

He said that peace was necessary for every society to make progress and achieve development.

“This year’s International Day of Peace provides us with yet another opportunity to pursue peace in all our dealings and more importantly, in our relationship with our fellow human beings.