Nigeria, Sept. 9 -- Ebonyi State governor, Francis Nwifuru, has rewarded Jeremiah Obaji with N10 million for trekking 633 km from Lagos to Abakaliki.

The 37-year-old businessman undertook the journey on 22 August, to show solidarity with Governor Nwifuru's peace initiatives in the Effium/Ezza-Effium community of Ohaukwu Local Government Area, which was affected by violent conflicts since January 2021.

Mr Obaji arrived in Abakaliki on Sunday morning, greeted by hundreds of supporters before meeting the governor.

He trekked for 17 days during the day while resting at night in any nearby village. Mr Obaji left Lagos with only two T-shirts and a pair of shoes.

He was received on behalf of the governor by the Chief of Staff Emmanuel Echieg...