GOVERNORS of Delta, Rivers
and Akwa Ibom States, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, Nyesom Wike and Emmanuel Udom
respectively have resolved to work for the interest of the nation.
Rising from a closed-door meeting, the three Governors stated
that the meeting was in the interest of the nation and to boost economic
activities in the South South region, stressing that it is important that the
area is peaceful for economic growth.
Briefing the
press after the meeting which took place at the Government House, Asaba,
Governor Udom of Akwa Ibom State who was flanked by his colleagues disclosed
that security of the region and the revival of the BRACED (Bayelsa, Rivers,
Akwa Ibom, Cross Rivers, Edo, Delta) Commission were the main issues discussed
at the meeting.
According
to him, “we are principally here to discuss economic issues as it affects the
region; on behalf of our colleagues in the South South states, we met to see
how we can revive the BRACED Commission and boost security in the region.”
“There
is the need for us to ensure that the area is safe, with the increase in the
quantum of oil production, there is need to boost security in the region, in
the interest of our region and the country,” he said.
He
emphasised, “mainly, we looked at economic issues, how to revive the BRACED
Commission and the issue of security in the region.”
Governors
Udom and Wike arrived Government House, Asaba through the Asaba International
Airport and were received by Governor Ifeanyi Okowa at exactly 2 pm from where
they entered closed door meeting.
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