Pursue Post Amnesty With Speed -Yoruba Community

The Yoruba Community in Rivers State has called on the federal government to pursue the post amnesty programme with spend to realize the gains offered by the exercise.

Presidents of Yoruba Community Council in Rivers State, Chief Adewal Solagbade gave the advice yesterday when executive members of the body paid the State Governor a courtesy visit at Government House, Port Harcourt.

Chief Solagbade, who commended the federal government for the success recorded so far in the amnesty deal in the Niger Delta, also lauded the ex-militants for embracing the amnesty and urged them to be tolerant by giving peace a chance.

He said development cannot be achieved without a peaceful environment anchored on law and order, noting that while government has a big role to play, the community and individuals equally need to play their legitimate part to guarantee success.   

The leaders of the Yourba Community used the opportunity to thank the government and the people of Rivers State for making them feel at home as they have never experienced  any form of discrimination in any part of the state.

Chief Solagbade also commended Governor Chibuike Amaechi for pursuing polices that are beneficial to the generality of people in the state, adding that his quick action approach to governance which has resulted in rapid infrastructural development in the state has earned him an award by the Yoruba Community.

He explained that the visit, which coincided with their weeklong activity, would be used to present the award in addition to other events and formally invited him to attend.

Responding, the Rivers State Governor, Rt. Hon Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi thanked the Yoruba Community in the State for remaining peaceful and law abiding, especially for remaining during the period of the security challenges in the state.

Governor Amarechi said his government is working hard to make everyone that resides in the state feel proud and have a sense of belonging like the Lagosians do.

The State Governor assured them of the willingness of the state government to partner with the members of the Yoruba Community and to assist them achieve their set objectives while urging them to continue to live peacefully with their neighbours as government would ensure the safety of lives and property.