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#Wike and Fubara Share Smiles After Meeting with Tinubu at Presidential Villa

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu hosted a pivotal closed-door meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, bringing together Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike, Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, and a delegation of Ogoni leaders.

A Rare Show of Unity

Photos shared by Olusegun Dada, the President’s Special Assistant on Social Media, captured Wike and Fubara in an uncharacteristically cordial moment, smiling despite their ongoing political feud. Dada captioned the images on X, “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu meets with Governor Fubara, HM Nyesom Wike, and Ogoni leaders at the State House.”

Also in attendance were key government officials, including Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila, National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, NNPC Group Chief Executive Officer Mele Kyari, and Minister of Information and National Orientation Mohammed Idris.

Focus on Niger Delta Cleanup and Reconciliation

The meeting follows intensified demands from civil society organizations for the Federal Government to allocate $1 trillion for cleaning up the Niger Delta and compensating residents for livelihoods lost to environmental degradation. The groups have also insisted on addressing these concerns before resuming crude oil production in Ogoniland.

The smiles exchanged by Wike and Fubara, who were once close allies but have been at odds politically, have sparked speculation about potential reconciliation or collaboration to tackle Ogoni-related challenges and broader state issues.

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Key Discussion Points

While specific details of the meeting remain undisclosed, sources suggest that discussions centered on restarting oil production in Ogoniland and addressing the environmental and economic grievances of the region.

Civil society organizations, however, have criticized any plans to resume oil operations without first resolving the community’s longstanding concerns. In a statement shared with BBC News Pidgin, the groups emphasized the need for a comprehensive stakeholder meeting to address poverty, pollution, and the health impacts suffered by the Ogoni people.

“The livelihoods and health of the Ogoni people have suffered immensely, with no significant accountability from the oil industry or adequate redress from the government,” the statement read.

Government Commitment

The high-profile nature of the gathering underscores the Federal Government’s commitment to fostering unity and addressing critical issues in the Niger Delta. Advocates are hopeful that the meeting marks a step toward meaningful change in Ogoniland and the region as a whole.

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