THE Olu of Warri, Ogiame Ikenwoli, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to fulfill all promises he has made to the Niger Delta in order to sustain the existing peace in the country, just as the royal father also warned against the proliferation of militant groups in the Niger Delta.
Ikenwoli made the remarks while on a peace-building visit to the monarch of Agbon Kingdom in Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta, Engineer Mike Omeru, in his Isiokolo palace.
The monarch also urged the Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) not to attack oil installations as threatened two weeks ago, noting that meaningful development could still be achieved through non violent means.
The Itsekiri monarch said the proliferation of militancy painted the region in a bad light before the government, saying “that is why we are not being taken serious.”
According to him, “I plead with the Avengers not to attack oil installations, but the Federal Government should also fulfil its promises.
“We need to unite and speak in one voice as a people so that government can take us serious.
“We cannot achieve any good thing through violence.
“We should stop the proliferation of militancy in the Niger Delta.
“ When I ascended the throne, I made it clear that one of my priorities is to build peace among the different ethnic groups in Delta and that’s why I am hear today.
“People will always argue, but we should also reconcile and work for peace and progress of Delta,” he said.
In his remark, the host, Engineer. Omeru, thanked Olu Ikenwoli and his chiefs for the visit and reaffirmed the importance of unity in building a better Niger Delta.
“This is the first time any Olu of Warri is visiting Agbon Kingdom. This togetherness will bring peace and progress between Agbon and Itsekiri nation.
“Agbon and Itsekiri nation have cultural affinity,’ he remarked.
Some of the Agbon clans represented were: Kokori, Eku, Ovu, Oruakpor and Okpara Inland Waterside, among others.