The U.S. Embassy to Nigeria on
Tuesday expressed concern over the reports of attacks and other incidents in
the Niger Delta.
This is contained in a
statement issued by the Embassy’s Public Affairs Unit in Abuja. It states that
the U.S. mission to Nigeria is monitoring reports of attacks and other
incidents in the Niger Delta and it shares the concerns of all Nigerians about
these attacks.
“The U.S. remains supportive of
efforts, including the promotion of dialogue, to address grievances in the
Niger Delta,” it stated. It appealed to all parties to resolve their disputes
through peaceful means and emphasize that human rights of all Nigerians must be
protected.
It called on all Nigerians to
persevere in efforts to achieve common goals. It stressed on the need to end
violence and curb the activities of criminal elements. It called for the
establishment of conditions and mechanisms for profound, positive, and lasting
changes in the region.
According to statement, there
is the need for the provision of economic opportunity and the needed services
for residents of the Niger Delta.
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