South-South states plan regional security network, demand full 13% derivation
The move follows a similar decision by the South-west states, which has set up Amotekun to tackle insecurity in the area. The South-east states have also announced plans to set up a similar body.
According to him, the commission will brief the governors on the details of the outfit at their next meeting to be held in Port Harcourt in May. “We also took a decision on Niger Delta Development Commission and the need to urge President Muhammadu Buhari to constitute the Advisory Board of the Commission because it has a major role to play, though in an advisory capacity.
Consequently, Mr Okowa said that the Commissioners for Health in the six states of the region, “who are experienced in medical protocols, will need to meet.
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