president says he visited the Niger Delta
region as an emissary of President Buhari
- He said the president is concerned about the
Niger Delta region
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo says his visits to the
Niger Delta region was as a result of the directive of
President Muhammadu Buhari.
The acting president made this known on his official
Facebook page.
His full statement read:
"I bring you his warm and heartfelt greetings. He
asked me to conduct these visits to oil producing
communities and has a keen interest in all that we
have been doing on the visits to the Niger Delta and
he took particular note of my visit to Cross Rivers
state.
"Calabar is a great state, world famous as Nigeria's
first capital, home of the first international carnival in
sub- Saharan Africa, home of Tinapa and the first
monorail in Nigeria, and now the first solar-powered
Industrial park in Nigeria.
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo says his visits to the
Niger Delta region was as a result of the directive of
President Muhammadu Buhari
"Besides, this state is Nigeria’s green state, perhaps
the most climate friendly state in Nigeria. The
governor’s tree planting effort, planting millions of
trees in the state is unprecedented in the Federation.
"At our MSME clinic, I also saw the great
entrepreneurs of this state, especially young people
doing Agro- allied food processing, to those involved
arts, crafts and technology.
"In addition, great sons and daughters of this state
are doing excellently in the Federal Government. The
Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs
Winifred Oyo-Ita is performing very well, and Pastor
Usani Ughuru Usani has also done well. I am sure you
have heard of the giantt strides of Gen. Moses Bisong Obi (Rtd), as the UN advisor on the Northeast
Humanitarian initiative.
"This is no ordinary state; you are rich in history and
richer in promise. The young and vibrant Cross
Riverians are doing great things at home and abroad.
Who has not heard of the exploits Ekpo Mbang in the
National football team and many Aothers.
"You are no ordinary people and it is impossible to
ignore you.
Calabar is a great state, world famous as Nigeria's
first capital, home of the first international carnival in
sub- Saharan Africa, home of Tinapa
"The ceding of Bakkasi as a result of the judgement of
the ICJ is a development that we all consider a loss.
But the President strongly believes that while we
ruminate over the legal issues we just not allow
Nigerian citizens in Ikang and elsewhere to suffer.
"The Federal Government will certainly do more and
engage more with the displaced in Bakassi. This is
our duty and our commitment. We will also
thoroughly investigate the issues you have raised on
the relationship between the military, the militants
and the people of Bakassi.
"The Federal Government is certainly interested in
Cross Rivers; the President himself re-negotiated the
China-Exim loan for the Lagos-Calabar rail.
"In our budget this year, we have provided for the
Udokpani/Ikot-Ekpene road and I also know that the
Hon. Minister of Niger Delta Affiars, Usani Ughuru has
been negotiating for the Calabar/Ogoja road.
"There are other environmental projects that this
government is working on, am sure you must have
heard of the work we are doing in Adiabo-Okurikang
Erosion Control, Eastern Naval Command Erosion
Control Project Phase 1 and New Map Erosion Control
Project at Ikot Nkebre mass slide Erosion site.
"We are also excited about what Governor Ayade is
doing here, the solar powered Industrial park, drug
manufacturing factory, Garment factory and others.
We will support the Super-highway and deep sea
port. A lot of progress has been made on the EIA
issue, and I believe that will be resolved very soon.
"The vision of our President for our Nation is one
where the Federal Government partners with the
States to create industrial, commercial and
professional opportunities for all our citizens.
"The business of government is to ensure that we
facilitate trade, facilitate commerce, facilitate the
professions and that is exactly what we are going to
do and what we are doing in the next few months
and in the next few years to ensure that we are able
to provide all of the opportunities that are necessary.
"And that is why I commend the state government on
the garment factory; that factory is an outstanding
example of how to provide jobs very quickly to a
large number of people and I hope that will be
replicated in different states of the federation.
We are also excited about what Governor Ayade is
doing here, the solar powered Industrial park, drug
manufacturing factory, Garment factory and others
"Ultimately, we know this country can do so much
better and we are determined to ensure that we
maximize the potential of this country, we have the
smartest people; there is no question at all that
Nigerians are the best educated you find anywhere in
the world. They are the best educated professionals, they are the best educated businessmen, commercial
people, we have the acumen; we have everything
that it takes.
"Everything that we require as a nation, we have it,
we have the land, we have the resources, and that is
why we believe that in this country we can grow
what we eat and produce what we use.
"There is no reason at all why we cannot be self-
sufficient in practically everything. I want to just say
that it is the determination of this government to
ensure that anybody who is willing to push their
potentials to whatever extent, the government of
Nigeria will be behind him/her to do so.
"That is why I was so excited today to see so much
that young people are doing all over the state.
"Ultimately, we know this country can do so much
better and we are determined to ensure that we
maximize the potential of this country, we have the
smartest people; there is no question at all that
Nigerians are the best educated you find anywhere in
the world. They are the best educated professionals, they are the best educated businessmen, commercial
people, we have the acumen; we have everything
that it takes.
"Everything that we require as a nation, we have it,
we have the land, we have the resources, and that is
why we believe that in this country we can grow
what we eat and produce what we use.
"There is no reason at all why we cannot be self-
sufficient in practically everything. I want to just say
that it is the determination of this government to
ensure that anybody who is willing to push their
potentials to whatever extent, the government of
Nigeria will be behind him/her to do so.
"That is why I was so excited today to see so much
that young people are doing all over the state.
"I want to congratulate you all for the great strides
that you are making as a people and as a State and
also to wish you a very happy 50th anniversary."
Earlier, Newslanded reported that the minister of information and culture explained why President
Muhammadu Buhari preferred to travel to the United
Kingdom to seek medical attention, while ignoring Nigerian hospitals.
He said the president sought medical attention
abroad because he needed the best medical care.
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