President Bola Tinubu has advised the people of Ogoniland to embrace mutual trust, expand consultations, and work together to bring peace, development, and environmental restoration to the region.
The President said this during a closed-door meeting with the leaders of Ogoniland led by Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, at the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja, this Tuesday.
Tinubu said his administration intends to prioritise peace, justice, and sustainable development in the area.
At the meeting, he called for unity and reconciliation, saying the Ogoni people should set aside historical grievances and work together to achieve peace, development, and a clean environment.
Tinubu directed the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, to coordinate the negotiations as he called for inclusive consultation and mutual understanding.
He commended the delegation for embracing the Federal Government-led dialogue and emphasised the need for collaboration, trust, and inclusiveness to resolve lingering issues in the region.