Governor asks Niger Delta militants to dialogue with FG

chika ebuzor

June 10, 2016 5:22 PM

The Rivers Governor also said the bombing of pipelines is affecting the environment and economy of the country.

The Federal Government recently ordered the immediate withdrawal of troops from the troubled Niger Delta region.

However, the Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) denied reports that it is negotiating with the Federal Government.

Vanguard reports that Wike, through his Special Assistant on Electronic Media, Simeon Nwakaudu, said “If the oil production continues to drop, this country will be in crisis. Blowing up oil facilities also has negative effect on our environment. There is need for the dialogue to go on.

“I believe in one united Nigeria and it is in our interest to have peace for development.”

Wike also threatened to revoke the Certificate Of Occupancy (C of O) of Agip Oil, accusing them of causing most of the problem in the Niger Delta.

Vice-President undefinedon Tuesday, June 7, 2016, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, to discuss the issues in the Niger Delta.

Niger Delta Activist, Chief Ayiri Emami recently urged the federal government not to undefinedcalling them a bunch of criminals.

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