President Bola Tinubu praised the National Assembly for its approval of the State of Emergency in the State of Rivers, describing it as a patriotic decision that prioritizes the welfare and safety of state residents.
In a statement issued Thursday by the Special Advisor on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu praised the President of the Senate Godswill Akpabio, president of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas and other legislators for the increase in partisan policy to the “safeguard, ensure the critical infrastructure and the sudden of democratic responsibility.”
“The crisis in the state of Rivers was at a dangerous turning point, threatening the safety of vital facilities of oil and gas and undermining the national economy,” said the president. “This emergency measure is a lifeguard to stabilize the State and avoid greater escalation.”
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The ratification of the National Assembly of the Emergency Proclamation occurred after classified security reports detailing concerns about governance paralysis, threats to federal economic assets and the risk of generalized violence.
“His decision exemplifies what our nation can achieve when the unity of purpose and patriotism guides leadership,” said Tinubu.
With the emergency period of six months in force, the President has the hope that the new designated single administrator plays a central role in addressing systemic governance failures and facilitating dialogue between the parties in conflict.
The Tinubu administration argues that this measure will lay the bases for long -term peace and stability.
Although the emergency declaration had caused a debate between the political stakeholders, the President reaffirmed his commitment to work with the National Assembly to ensure that the rivers establish, and the entire nation, it remains in a path to economic resilience and equitable development.
“As a government, we are still firm in the search for a safer and prosperous Nigeria, one where each citizen's potential is safeguarded and nourished,” he said.
Tinubu expressed his gratitude to the Nigerians for their understanding and urged all interested parties to support the ongoing efforts to restore normality in the state of Rivers.
Its administration has emphasized that the emergency rule is a necessary, although temporary step, to restore governance structures and ensure national interests.
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