News
Presidency Tenders Apology to South-South Leaders
After being accused of disrespect, the federal government has tendered an apology to South-South leaders.
The President has said it didn’t mean any disrespect after it failed to honour a meeting with South-South leaders..
According to NAN, the Presidency said the absence of the federal government delegation at the planned meeting with governors and stakeholders of the South-South region was necessitated by Tuesday’s emergency security meeting summoned by President Muhammadu Buhari.
According to a statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, in Abuja on Wednesday, the postponement was “certainly not out of disrespect’’.
He said the delegation to the meeting, under the Chief of Staff to the President, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, ministers and heads of security and intelligence agencies were in full readiness to proceed to Port Harcourt until they were directed to stay back for the emergency security meeting.
“This information and regret for the inconvenience caused were conveyed to the hosts of the meeting through what we believed were the right channels.
“As may have been gleaned from the statement read by the Minister of Police Affairs, Muhammad Dingyadi, the extraordinary National Security Council meeting, under the President, was called in view of the gravity of the security situation affecting all parts of the country, including the South-South in the aftermath of the ENDSARS protests, and the need to rise to protect our national security and territorial integrity,’’ he said.
According to the presidential aide, the president is strongly and resolutely committed to hearing from leaders, stakeholders and youth on burning issues affecting all parts of the federation.
He, therefore, stated that a new date for the meeting with the South-South would be agreed after due consultations with the parties concerned.
“Once again, the unavoidable postponement of the meeting is regretted,’’ he added.
Uniport Lecturer Spotted Harassing Female Student In Office; Mgt Reacts (Video)
Man shares encounter with applicant who came for job interview after insulting him online
Davido’s manager, Asika speaks on why Davido is yet to collaborate with Wizkid, Burna Boy on a song
Lead British School: Nigerians call for the expulsion and arrest of student bullying colleague at school (Watch)
Prophet Jeremiah donates N10 million to family of late Nollywood sound engineer, after his mum cried out for help
Man Introduces Fiancée to Family Few Minutes Later He Got The Shock Of His Life
19 travellers die and 49 others after multiple road crashes in Kaduna, Ogun
“I Had Been Driving Him For More Than 10 Years, But The Man Never Helped Me With Even N50,000. I Killed Them Out Of Frustration.” – Suspect Confesses
-
News2 days agoWhenever You See This On The Ground, Do Not Touch Or Step On It
-
News24 hours agoMan regains freedom after being held in Edo prison for four years without a case file
-
Crime1 day agoTwo abducted as gunmen kill Babcock University lecturer in Ogun
-
Celebrity Gossip & Gist2 days ago“Prayer is good, but sometimes the answer to your problems lies in your village, go home and ask questions” – Yul Edochie Lament