President Muhammadu Buhari on
Friday assured people of Niger Delta that his administration would work towards
rapid development of the region.
Buhari said his administration
will ensure development in the region by consolidating on all ongoing projects
and initiating new ones to create more economic opportunities and jobs for the
people.
Speaking when he received the Olu
of Warri, His Royal Majesty Ogiame Ikenwoli at the Presidential Villa, Abuja,
Buhari also reiterated his government’s commitment to maintaining peace and
security in the Niger Delta which will allow economic and social activities to
thrive.
He stated that developing the
region remains a priority for his administration, adding that under his watch
every region in the country would witness increased investments in critical
infrastructure.
The President appealed to the
people of Niger Delta to complement ongoing efforts by the Federal government
to bring more development in the region by maintaining peace, security and
harmony.
Buhari promised to look into some
of the concerns raised by the delegation including the dredging of Escravos bar
for Warri and Koko ports, the gas revolution industrial park and EPZ project in
Ogidigben, the ecological challenges in Ode-Itsekiri, Ugborodo, Orere/Yanagho
and Ogheye-Eghoroke, among others.
Buhari also used the visit by the
Royal Majesty to commend Itsekiri people for producing men of strong
convictions like Prof Itse Sagay, the Chairman of the Presidential Advisory
Committee on Anti-corruption (PACAC).
A statement signed by Buhari’s
media aide, Femi Adesina quoted the president as saying, ‘‘Thanks for producing
a man like Prof. Itse Sagay, who is defending us robustly and stepping on many
toes in the process. If he’s not a man of conviction, he couldn’t have done
that.
‘‘What he is doing is
exceptional. Despite coming from a minority area, he’s showing overwhelming
influence at the centre.
‘‘Prof, I never had the
opportunity to thank you personally for all you’re doing. Thank you very
much.’’
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