The Federal Government has been urged to rejig its economic policies and fashion out practicable measures capable of bringing down the high cost of living and mitigating the hardship being experienced by Nigerians.
The Traditional Chiefs Council of Akugbene – mein, in Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta State, made the call in a 6 – point Communique issued at the end of the Council’s meeting presided over by the Traditional Ruler of Akugbene – mein kingdom and first vice Chairman of the Delta State Traditional Rulers Council, Pere S.P Luke Kalanama V111.
‘’ We decry ithe rising cost of living in the country, in its entirety and urge the Federal authorities to come up with workable economic policies to turn the situation around and bring the nation back to the path of sustainable economic growth and development’’, the Chiefs stated.
The Council, in the Communique signed by the Palace Secretary, Deinyou Brinemughan Anthony, also expressed concern over the incessant destruction of lives and property of Nigerians by terrorist groups and called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to holistically reform the nation’s security architecture in order to decisively tackle insecurity in the land.
The Council expressed pain and sadness over the devastating effects of flood on farmlands and property in the coastal community and enjoined the Federal Government to take necessary and urgent steps to find a permanent solution to the perennial menace of flooding in the country.
The Council applauded the Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, for creating the Directorate of Riverine Infrastructure Development (DRID) to address underdevelopment in the riverine areas of Delta state saying the decision was a right step in the right direction.
‘’ We are very happy over the decision of the Delta State Government to create the Directorate of Riverine Infrastructure Development to specifically take charge of infrastructural development in riverine communities across the state and we are hopeful that this gesture will do the needful’’.
The Akugbene – Mein Traditional Chiefs Council also reaffirmed its unwavering support for Governor Oborevwori led administration, even as it appreciated the Chairman of Bomadi Local government area, Hon .Roland Dagidi Andaye, for his visionary, ingenious and impactful leadership style and encouraged him to continue to focus on the tasks ahead.
The meeting x- rayed the issues affecting the wellbeing of Akugbene – mein kingdom in particular and the state -of – the nation among others.
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