The Olu of
Warri and his entourage today visited President Muhammadu Buhari at the
Presidential Villa, Abuja. The President 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 and sent to
DAILY POST 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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