2015: U.S declares interest in Niger Delta
A statement issued by Mr. Daniel Iworiso-Markson, the Chief Press Secretary to Bayelsa State Governor, said the US Consular-General, Mr. Jeffrey Hawkins, spoke in Yenagoa, the state capital.
Hawkins insisted that America had rekindled interest in the oil-rich region ahead of the 2015 elections.
He described the region as the economic nerve centre of the country and said his country would focus more on Niger Delta than other parts of the country.
Hawkins was said to be in the state for a one-day official visit.
He begged Dickson for his assistance in realising America’s interests in the region.
He said: “As we move closer to the big show in 2015 i.e. the general election, we definitely want to be in touch with you. The United States is really focusing on the Niger Delta again in a lot of ways that will be very positive.
“I really want to get your advice on our engagements in the Niger Delta on our efforts to support what government is doing.
“We are very interested in supporting a dialogue between the people of this region who are so important for the future of this country and the leadership of the region.”
In his remarks, Dickson said his administration was prepared to partner with the U.S in the areas of security, environment and other issues militating against the development of the state.
He lauded America’s efforts in re-establishing and deepening its bilateral relationship with Nigeria. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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Why won't they have interest in the niger delta?half of our daily crude production is exported to america,our leaders are so greedy and self centred,they careless about the citizenry,we need a visonary leader to achieve our common goal.
ReplyDeleteAll over the world, check It, America has never shown interest in any country's issue where their interest is not at stake. Their preoccupations have always been to protect America's economic interest, to give their army the convenience of operation around the world, to further extend their carrot and stick hegemony etc. Why won't they show interest in Niger Delta areas bearing in mind what catastrophe awaits their crude oil consumption should the crisis in that area escalates by 2015. Why haven't them shown such interest in the North Eastern states of the country since the wake of the operations of book haram? America should review their foreign policies because we are wising-up to ask some pertinent questions about their continued mask on the face in exchange of pleasantries.
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