*President Bola Ahmed Tinubu lauds and assures the traditional rulers in the South-South geopolitical zone of his administration’s commitment to addressing their concerns about development and environmental degradation, urging them to encourage the youths to keep faith with Nigeria

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As part of his administration’s efforts at advancing security and stability in the area, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured traditional rulers in the South-South geopolitical zone, that the current administration is committed to addressing their concerns over development and environmental degradation.

President Tinubu gave the assurance Tuesday, January 23, 2024, in the State House during a meeting with the South-South Monarchs Forum.

Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, in a statement disclosed that His Royal Majesty, Major-General Felix Mujakperuo (Rtd), Chairman of the Delta State Council of Traditional Rulers, and Vice-Chairman of the South-South Monarchs Forum led the delegation to the Presidential Villa.

The statement noted Tinubu told the Royal Fathers that his administration is diligently working, both domestically and internationally, to strengthen Nigeria’s durability and approach to climate change, environmental restoration, infrastructure development.

The Nigerian leader also affirmed that the government is ensuring security and stability in the region.

The Nigerian leader also applauded the monarchs for their understanding approach to his administration’s ongoing economic reforms.

Ngelale stated the commendation for them is particularly in regard to the impact of fuel subsidy removal.

President Tinubu promised that Nigerians would soon enjoy the benefits of these tough, yet necessary decisions, noted the statement.

The President further said: “We are working to revive the economy from the damage of several years.

“We seek your support, prayers, and understanding, and I am glad that the Vice-Chairman of the Forum served in an organization where we need intelligence to operate.

”You (the traditional institution) will be the source of the intelligence we need for the holistic development of our country, and anytime you need to tell us something, do not hesitate to reach out to this office.”

He told the Royal Fathers: “I will take on all of your concerns, and I will address each of them one by one.

”We cannot underestimate your contributions to the peace and stability of this country.

“Continue to uphold us in your prayers and in talking to our youths to keep faith with the country because light is already visible at the end of the tunnel.”

In his remarks during the meeting聽 with Tinubu, His Royal Majesty (HRM), Major-General Mujakperuo, appealed to President Tinubu to follow up on all developmental efforts in the region to be sure that progress is tangible to the people.

HRM Mujakperuo stated: “Mr. President, you know the problems of our region as an expert with experience in the energy industry.

“We see you working hard to solve our problems, and we are comforted that you have pledged to take on our concerns and bring a final solution to them.”

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