Tinubu to Ogoni Leaders: We Can’t Heal Past Wounds, If We Continue to Be Angry Directs NSA Ribadu to coordinate inclusive negotiations with them Says his govt'll prioritise peace, justice, sustainable devt in the land
Deji Elumoye in Abuja and Blessing Ibunge in Port Harcourt
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,
yesterday, appealed to leaders of Ogoniland in Rivers State, to put the past behind them, because it would be hard to heal the wounds of the
past if they continued to be angry. The President, who assured the Ogoni leaders that his administration would prioritise peace, justice, and
sustainable development of the area, however, directed the National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu to coordinate inclusive negotiations
with the Ogoni leaders. Speaking at a meeting at the State House in Abuja, Tinubu called for unity and reconciliation, and urged
the Ogoni people to set aside historical grievances and work together to Continued on page 9
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TINUBU MEETS OGONI LEADERS...
L-R: Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara; President Bola Ahmed Tinubu; FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike; Group Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari and others PHOTO: GODWIN OMOIGUI during the president’s audience with delegation of Ogoni Leadership at the Presidential Villa, Abuja... yesterday