12 December 2007
Posted to the web 12 December 2007
Juliana Taiwo
Abuja
The Federal Government yesterday allayed fears over perceptions in some quarters that its handling of the Niger Delta crises so far has been slow, explaining that it adopted a more cautious approach because of its strong commitment to pursue comprehensive peace deal acceptable to all.
The Vice President Dr. Goodluck Jonathan disclosed this when he received a 9-man delegation of All Niger Delta Peoples Congress, United States of America chapter, led by its Secretary General, Mr. Lincoln Snithers, at the State House, Abuja.According to him "as a government, we are committed to resolving the issue of Niger Delta this time.
We believe that the issue of the Niger Delta will be properly handled this time. We must have a clear roadmap. We no longer want to take things on an ad- hoc basis. That is why sometimes, people feel that we are slow in doing things.
The issue of the Niger Delta is not the type that can be solved overnight. If you attempt that, the peace deal that will result from such attempt will not be sustainable"Jonathan told the delegation that government is working with all stakeholders to ensure that all agree on a common approach so as to ensure that total and comprehensive peace returns to the area in the shortest possible time. Full Story
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