Traditional rulers in the Niger Delta have pledged their support for President Bola Tinubu’s administration and its policies.
Gatekeepers News reports that they have also voiced their backing for Dennis Otuaro, the administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP).
This was made known during a stakeholders’ meeting organized by the PAP office and emphasized the importance of working together for sustainable peace, security, stability, and development in the Niger Delta.
The meeting also delved into the roles of traditional rulers in fostering peace, security, and stability in the region.
“Speaking unanimously, the royal fathers of Tuomo kingdom, HRM King Justice F. F Tabai (retd); Kabowei kingdom, HRM King Peremobowei Erebulu; Agbon kingdom, HRM King Ogurimerime Ukori, CON; Akugebene-Mein kingdom, HRM King S.P Luke; and Ogulagha kingdom, HRM King Joseph Timiyan, stated that Niger Delta monarchs were hopeful that the people would benefit greatly from the president’s large heart for the region,” the statement reads.
“We need to appreciate the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria for finding our son worthy of that office and putting a square peg in a square hole. He should be rest assured of our full support.
“Having listened to the plans he has for us, from our own end, we will do everything necessary to ensure that Mr President succeeds.
“The developmental plan he has for the Niger Delta will be given the necessary support to ensure that it is executed, and our people will be the beneficiaries in the long run.
“We want to also assure you that you have our full support and the message should also be taken to Mr President we are in full support of all his developmental plans for the Niger Delta.”
They praised Otuaro for showing capacity and ability, while stating that the educational and vocational initiatives of his administration would impact positively on beneficiaries and communities in the region.
The PAP administrator said traditional rulers are major stakeholders in the Niger Delta project.
He also commended them for supporting the president’s policies and programmes.
He added that the president is committed to the completion of the East-West Road and “achieving a huge milestone in the Coastal Road project”.
