Saraki backs dialogue with Niger Delta militants

Senate President, Bukola Saraki, Monday, backed Federal Government’s decision to negotiate with Niger Delta militants.

According to Saraki, dialogue remains the only solution to the vandalization of oil and gas installations by Niger Delta militants, adding that it is important for government to engage the militia in a dialogue to halt the incessant attack on oil facilities .

The senate president stated this when he spoke with reporters in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, during his visit to the site of the proposed Sheik Muhammad Kamal deen University, Ogidi, Ilorin.

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Speaking on the current economic downturn in the country, Saraki lamented the situation, assuring that the Senate will collaborate with the presidency to find a quick and lasting solution to the crisis.

He pleaded with Nigerians to bear with the government.

He said: ”I am confident that almost all local governments should be able to pay full salaries to their workers in the country. The message is to ensure through oversight that we ensure the executive gets all revenue due to it”.

By Timothy Enietan-Matthews

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