President Bola Tinubu met with Ogoni leaders, promising to prioritize peace, justice, and sustainable development in the region. He called for unity and healing, directing National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu to coordinate negotiations.
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“We cannot in any way rewrite history, but we can correct some anomalies of the past going forward. We cannot heal the wounds if we continue to be angry,” he said. “We must work together with mutual trust. Go back home, do more consultations, and embrace others. We must make this trip worthwhile by bringing peace, development, and a clean environment back to Ogoniland,” Mr Tinubu said.
Emphasising the importance of resuming oil operations in Ogoniland, Governor Fubara pledged the delegation’s commitment to adhering to the president’s instructions and providing the necessary support to achieve the government’s objectives. “Guided by Mr President’s vision that every voice is heard and every interest is considered, my office, the DSS, the government of Rivers State and the Minister of FCT embarked on a diligent and consultative process to assemble this delegation,” Mr Ribadu said.
Festus Gberesaako XIII, the Gberemene of Gokana Kingdom, expressed the community leaders’ willingness to find lasting solutions to the lingering challenges in Ogoniland.
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