A group, Coalition of Ex-Agitators of Niger Delta, has tendered an apology to the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, Dr Samuel Ogbuku over a five-day ultimatum to vacate the agency or face their wrath.
The apology was contained in a statement jointly signed by the National Coordinator chief Gershom M Gbobo and the spokesman Mr Ellington Bakumor of the coalition, apologising for the stance.
They withdrew the threat, saying it was hasty and not intended to ridicule the hard-earned reputation of Ogbuku.
They acknowledged Ogbuku has made a lot of sacrifices for the region and promised to support his drive to develop the oil -rich States.
The ex-agitators appreciated him for graciously forgiving them, pointing out he has proven himself as a true, listening father.
The group said, “We are glad to inform you that the NDDC boss Dr Samuel Ogbuku hold no ill feelings towards the ex-agitators and as a man of his words has pledged that the commission will sponsor the training of Niger Delta youths and has also rolled out different empowerment programs for the region.
“He has also promised to partner with the Amnesty office to ensure ex-agitators are properly reintegrated to society through entrepreneurship empowerment and other programmes.
“We the coalition of ex-agitators of Niger delta, is hereby appealing to youths of the region to sheath their sword and give the Dr Samuel Ogbuku led NDDC board administration their support and assistance to actualise the set targets, for the development of the area and human capacity building, this is no longer the time to pull down our own.
“We as a coalition will from henceforth support and give the necessary assistance to your administration.”
