THE Pan Niger Delta Forum on Monday reacted to the response of the Presidency to the threat by a militant group, Niger Delta Avengers, describing it as a sign of insincerity. PANDEF told The PUNCH that the Presidency’s reaction was an indication that it (Presidency) was taking the Niger Delta people for granted, having failed to implement the region’s 16-point agenda. ), met with Niger Delta Leaders and the Ijaw National Congress at the Presidential Villa, where germane issues received response. Robinson said, “Clearly, the response of the Presidency shows that this Presidency is not serious; it is not sincere and it is taking the people of the Niger Delta for granted. “The pronouncements of the Vice-President in 2017, including the directive that oil firms should relocate their headquarters to Niger Delta, have not been implemented,” he said.

Source: Punch June 29, 2021 00:00 UTC