The mass was followed immediately after the agreements reached at the end of a one-day peacebuilding and security dialogue held at Professor Dora Akunyili Women's Development Center, Awka, Governor Soludo today, Monday, 4th April, 2022 participated in a mass celebration to officially signal an end to the sit-at-home order by non-state actors.

The mass which was held at the St Joseph Cathedral, Ekwulobia, Aguata Council Area, started at exactly 11:00am and is celebrated by the Catholic Bishop of Ekwulobia Diocese, Most Reverend Peter Okpalaeke.

However, the church was scanty and one can visibly count those that were present in the church by a glance, this is evident that the Simon Ekpa led IPOB wing was still fully in charge of the order in the state.