Traditional rulers from the South South region of Nigeria have heard from the country’s President, Bola Tinubu, plans by the government to address some of the environmental issues that have negatively impacted the region, including Climate change.
At the meeting on Tuesday, the President told the monarchs under the aegis of during a meeting with the South-South Monarchs Forum led by retired Major General Felix Mujakperuo, Chairman of the Delta State Council of Traditional Rulers, and Vice-Chairman of the South-South Monarchs Forum that his administration is committed to addressing their concerns on development and environmental degradation.
Tinubu stated that his administration was working to strengthen Nigeria’s durability and approach to climate change, environmental restoration, infrastructure development and security and stability in the region.
”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,” Tinubu told them.
In his response, his remarks, Mujakperuo appealed to the President to follow up on all developmental efforts in the region to be sure that progress is tangible to the people.
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