Buhari promises to revive under-utilized ports in South-south

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday pledged a fair deal to the Itsekiri people of Delta State, including the resuscitating of four under-utilized ports in Warri, Koko, Sapele and Burutu

The President stated this while receiving Tsola Emiko, Ogiame Atuwatse III, the Olu of Warri Kingdom, and some of his chiefs.

The President made the promise, in response to requests by the traditional ruler for the resuscitation of the under-utilization of the four ports in Warri, Koko, Sapele, and Burutu, all in Delta State, reconstitution of the NDDC Board, immortalizing the first Finance Minister of the country, Chief Festus Okotie-Eboh, and resuscitation of the Ogidigben EPZ Project, which has reportedly been abandoned.

The President who extolled the patriotism of the royal Monarch, expressed his gratitude for the visit, adding that “ I am impressed by your patriotism. I’ve taken note of your requests, and will work on them as soon as politically possible,”

The Olu of Warri said the visit was to primarily thank the President for sending a high-powered delegation to his coronation as the 21st monarch of the Kingdom, “and for your kind felicitation, goodwill, and solidarity.”