Militancy: Pres. Buhari to visit Niger Delta region Tuesday next week

Friday, October 28, 2016

As part of efforts to stop militant activities in the Niger Delta and attacks on oil installations, Pres. Buhari will on Tuesday November 1st visit the region where he is scheduled to meet with stakeholders and leaders from the region. His visit is prelude to the launch of a $10 billion infrastructure rebirth investment programme for the region.

Minister of State for Petroleum, Ibe Kachikwu, who revealed President Buhari's scheduled visit to the region, said

"On Tuesday, President Buhari in his Kind nature will have a meeting with the Niger Delta stakeholders. About 50 of them are going to be coming to that meeting. and it comprises all the kings drawn from all the oil producing states"he said