President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to restoring peace, growth, and a clear surroundings in Ogoniland.
Talking throughout a gathering with Ogoni leaders on the State Home in Abuja on Tuesday, the President emphasised the necessity for reconciliation and unity to deal with the area’s long-standing challenges.
In his enchantment, President Tinubu urged the Ogoni individuals to put aside historic grievances and work collaboratively for a greater future.
“We can not in any means rewrite historical past, however we will appropriate some anomalies of the previous going ahead. We can not heal the injuries if we proceed to be offended,” a press release signed by Bayo Onanuga Particular Adviser to the President on Data & Technique quoted Tinubu as saying.
To show his dedication, the President directed the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, to coordinate negotiations geared toward fostering inclusive consultations and mutual understanding. Tinubu additionally tasked federal ministries, the Nigerian Nationwide Petroleum Firm Restricted (NNPCL), and the Rivers State Authorities to collaborate with the Workplace of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) to make sure that the area’s points are addressed comprehensively.
“We should work along with mutual belief. Return residence, do extra consultations, and embrace others. We should make this journey worthwhile by bringing peace, growth, and a clear surroundings again to Ogoniland,” the President acknowledged.
President Tinubu reminded the Ogoni delegation of their shared historical past, referencing their collaboration throughout the resistance towards army dictatorship in Nigeria. He expressed gratitude for the sacrifices made by many within the Ogoni battle and warranted them that their efforts wouldn’t be in useless.
“Lots of your sons current right here had been my buddies and co-travellers within the streets of Nigeria, Europe, and America. I do know what to do in reminiscence of our beloved ones in order that their sacrifices is not going to be in useless,” he mentioned.
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State expressed his gratitude to the President for initiating the dialogue and fostering inclusiveness in addressing Ogoni points. He pledged to comply with by way of on the President’s directives and guarantee well timed consultations to facilitate the resumption of oil manufacturing in Ogoniland.
“What we’re doing right here right now is to concretise the love and respect we now have for the President. He has requested us to return and proceed the consultations with a timeline in order that the resumption of oil manufacturing in Ogoniland will start,” Governor Fubara mentioned.
National Security Adviser Mallam Nuhu Ribadu counseled the Ogoni individuals for his or her willingness to interact in significant dialogue. He highlighted the significance of inclusivity and famous that the over 50-member delegation mirrored the wealthy variety of Ogoni society.
“The presence of this delegation is a testomony to the Ogoni individuals’s readiness to interact constructively within the pursuit of peace, justice, and sustainable growth,” Mallam Ribadu remarked.
Talking on behalf of the Ogoni individuals, King Festus Babari Bagia Gberesaako XIII, the Gberemene of Gokana Kingdom, expressed the neighborhood’s readiness to collaborate with the Federal Authorities find lasting options to their challenges.
