Tambuwal backs political solution to Niger Delta crisis

Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuw­al, has endorsed political solution to the ranging crisis in the Niger Delta region.

He said that more political engagement of the stakehold­ers could end the crisis in the oil-rich region than military might.

The governor spoke on Tuesday in Sokoto when he hosted participants of Course 25 of the National Defence College who were on a study tour of the state.

He said, “The crisis in the Niger Delta is one that requires more political en­gagement by all stakehold­ers. Rather than use military might, we should lay much emphasis on engaging all par­ties in a dialogue. The mili­tants especially must seize the initiative to restore peace in the region and ensure socio-economic stability.

In a statement issued by his Media Aide, Imam Imam, the governor declared that the ability of the country to rise to challenges facing the nation will ultimately define the true worth of its leaders.

According to him, “Every country of the world is facing some form of challenges; what is important is the ability of the leadership to rally round, discuss and engage all stake­holders to come to a peaceful resolution of such issues.”

He commended the Nige­rian military and other secu­rity services for their efforts in ensuring internal security. He said the successes recorded in the fight against Boko Haram should inspire them to look for solutions to other security challenges like kidnapping and armed robbery bedevil­ling other parts of the country.

The governor also praised said President Muhammadu Buhari on his good inten­tions for the country and urged Nigerians to support him.

On the theme of the tour, which is ‘Enhancing food security for national devel­opment: The role of state governments’, Tambuwal said Sokoto has embraced mod­ern farming techniques and has joined other entities in declaring food a major secu­rity issue.