President Bola Tinubu assured Ogoni leaders on Tuesday, January 21, that his administration would prioritise peace, justice, and sustainable development in the area.
A statement by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, obtained by Legit.ng, said at a meeting at the State House, Abuja, President Tinubu passionately called for unity and reconciliation.
The Nigerian leader was said to have urged the Ogoni people to set aside historical grievances and work together to achieve peace, development, and a clean environment. …CONTINUE READING
Tinubu said:
“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.”
Ogoniland: Tinubu gives major directives
President Tinubu directed Nuhu Ribadu, the national security adviser (NSA), to coordinate the negotiations as he called for inclusive consultation and mutual understanding.
