The Minister of Niger Delta Development, Abubakar Momoh, held a significant meeting on Sunday with High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, the former leader of the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND).
The meeting, which took place in Oporoza, the headquarters of Gbaramatu Kingdom in Delta State, also included discussions with the Pere of Gbaramatu Kingdom, Oboro-Gbaraun II, Aketekpe, Agadagba.
The primary objective of this high-profile meeting was to reinforce collaborative efforts aimed at maintaining peace in the volatile Niger Delta region, boosting oil production, and curbing the persistent issue of oil theft that has plagued the area.
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Accompanying Minister Abubakar Momoh were other key officials, including Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission. The discussions focused on devising effective strategies to combat crude oil theft and enhance the overall infrastructure and development of the Niger Delta region.
During the meeting, Minister Momoh conveyed a special message from the President, underlining the government’s commitment to peace in the Niger Delta. He stressed the importance of ongoing initiatives aimed at maximizing oil production and minimizing the rampant problem of oil theft, which has been detrimental to both the region and the nation as a whole.
This gathering underscores the significance of collaborative efforts involving government representatives, community leaders, and former militant figures like Tompolo in addressing the complex challenges faced by the Niger Delta. The region’s stability and prosperity are critical not only for Nigeria’s oil industry but also for the nation’s overall development and well-being.