BEVERLY HILLS, May 25, (THEWILL) – President Muhammadu Buhari has revealed that the Federal Government is formulating key strategies to tackle incessant attacks on oil infrastructures by militants in the Niger Delta, assuring that the plans would bring a lasting solution to the crisis in the oil rich region.
He spoke through the Minister of Defence, Mansur Dan-Ali, at the Nigerian Navy Diamond Jubilee Anniversary 2016 International Maritime Conference in Lagos on Tuesday.
The President expressed optimism that by the time the plan was fully developed, the bombing of pipelines and gas installations in the Niger Delta would be a thing of the past.
“We are currently meeting to discuss the recent bombing of pipelines and destruction of oil and gas facilities in the region. Very soon we will come up with strategic plans on how to deal with the issue,” he said.
Speaking on the conference, the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ibok Ibas said it would discuss collaborating commitment to find solution to maritime challenges in the country and in Africa, particularly at the Gulf of Guinea.
Ibas noted that the maritime crimes and threats at the Gulf of Guinea called for serious concern as it affected economic lifeline of member states.
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