Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has condemned the blowing up of pipelines in the Niger Delta by militants, saying that it is not in the interest of the region as it negatively affects the revenue that accrues to the states for development.
The governor also revealed that in the next few weeks, he will flag off the dualization of the Saakpenwa-Bori road to serve Ogoni communities.
He said the states of the Niger Delta will work with the Federal Government and Security agencies to ensure that the stoppage of pipelines bombing by militants.
In an interview with German Television, ARD in Port Harcourt on Thursday, Governor Wike said: “Blowing up pipelines will further decrease our revenue, which affect payment of salaries and development projects.
“Blowing up pipelines will not solve any of our development challenges. As a servant of the people, I know that there is no need for insecurity. I will never support those who claim to be responsible for pipelines vandalism “.
He said that all those who had issues of any kind should embrace dialogue as violence will not lead to the solution of the challenges in the area.
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