The Olu of Warri, Godfery Ikenwoli Emiko, affirmed Friday that President Muhammadu Buhari’s government was serious about the Niger Delta development. Addressing reporters after visiting Acting President Yemi Osinbajo at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, he thanked the government over the proposed modular refineries as well as the commencement of academic activities at the Maritime University.
He said: “The federal government is doing everything possible, yes, they have been promising but this time around we are seeing signs of seriousness. Since the recent visits of the Vice President, we have seen seriousness.
“For some time now there has been peace in the Niger-Delta area because the people have seen seriousness in the government. So if the government keeps up the pace, there will be more peace it will be better for everybody. More oil will be produced and there will be more money, development will come to the Niger-Delta area. We will support them in achieving that.”