To
gather first-hand information on the resurgence of militancy in the Niger Delta
and proffer solutions to the region, a fact-finding mission has been launched
by the Consul-General of the United States of America Consulate, John Brey.
During his visit to the Palace of the Pere of Seimbri
kingdom, His Majesty Charles Botu, Breynoted that the visit was in order to
fast-track dialogue and bring about peace in the region, stressing that the US
hoped for a peaceful resolution to the Niger Delta crisis.
Brey disclosed that the delegation would spend three
days in the creeks visiting various communities to get firsthand information on
issues militating against the people and the region, before reporting back to
the US.
Earlier, the monarchappreciated the team for their
visit to his palace, even as he noted that the only solution to Nigeria’s problems
was restructuring.
The US Consul-General was later conducted round the
site of the Nigeria Maritime University site where he expressed happiness with
the structures already in place.
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