File: Buhari with Niger Delta leaders.
The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has urged the federal government to begin the implementation of the 16-point demand of Niger Delta region.
Famzn News gathered that PANDEF presented the demand to President Muhammadu Buhari in 2016 to save Nigeria’s economy.
In a statement, PANDEF expressed displeasure with the Buhari government over what it called neglect of the Niger Delta region.
“The people of the Niger Delta are not happy with the current administration for its failure to fully implement PANDEF’s 16-point demand, as well as address the plight of the people of Niger Delta,” the statement added.
“The people are known to be peaceful, accommodating and most friendly in the country but when pushed to the wall, may react violently.
“The people of Niger Delta believe strongly in the restructuring of the country, as a panacea for equitable economic and infrastructural development.
“We are, therefore, calling on the Federal Government to urgently address the 16- point demand of PANDEF and also restructure the country in the interest of all.
“PANDEF also appeals to the executive and legislative arms of government to ensure that the much-needed peace and security of lives and property in the country are always given priority and they should act within the ambit of the Nigerian constitution and the relevant laws of the country.”