Ex-Niger Delta militants resolve differences ahead of Osinbajo's visit

- Acting as president in the absence of Muhammadu Buhari, Professor Yemi Osinbajo is heading to Bayelsa state on a visit

- The Niger Delta region had been restive for years and the current administration is not having it easy with the economy because of this

Ahead of the visit of acting President Yemi Osinbajo to the restive Bayelsa state, warring ex-militants are now said have resolved their differences with the hope that things would be better.

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo is expected to visit Bayelsa state

The decision to resolve their differences followed series of meetings organised by Brigadier-General Paul Boroh (rtd), special adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Niger Delta Affairs as well as coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme.

A statement from the office of the special adviser and made available to NAIJ.com said the people of the region believe that the visit of the acting president is an indication that the federal government is committed to finding a lasting solution to the unrest, instability and underdevelopment of the Niger Delta region.

“In preparation for this historic event, a lot of strategic meetings have been going on behind the scenes.

“The special adviser to the president on Niger Delta Affairs and coordinator of the presidential amnesty programme, Brigadier-General Paul Boroh (rtd), has been in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa state capital, preparing for the vice president's visit,” the statement said.

The statement added that General Boroh had visited different parts of the state capital, met with ex militant leaders like, Boy Loaf, Africa and Pastor Reuben, adding that top on the agenda of those meetings was to muster support for the federal government and to revive the spirits of the ex-agitators in the state.

“The visit of the vice president is an indication of the federal government's interest and commitment to the region.

“We should all see this as an opportunity to positively express ourselves,” Boroh said while addressing some ex- agitators.

“The ex-agitators showed optimism and are really looking forward to the visit of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo” the statement concluded.