…By Dorcas Funmi for TDPel Media.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is currently holding a private meeting with Asari Dokubo, a former militant leader from the Niger Delta region.
The meeting is taking place within the confines of the Presidential Villa in Abuja, as reported by Naija News.
Unfortunately, the specific details and purpose of this meeting have not been disclosed at the time of writing.
Asari Dokubo is well-known for being a vocal supporter of President Tinubu during the presidential campaigns.
However, it is believed that this meeting with Dokubo forms part of the President’s ongoing efforts to consult with prominent individuals and opinion leaders from the Niger Delta region.
This demonstrates President Tinubu’s commitment to engaging with stakeholders and understanding their perspectives on crucial matters.
One of the primary objectives of the Tinubu administration is to strengthen the production of oil and gas, which holds significant economic importance for the country.
To achieve this goal, a key aspect of the plan involves addressing the issue of oil theft, which has been a persistent problem.
Rooting out this menace is essential for realizing the administration’s economic targets.
In line with these endeavors, the President had previously met with other influential figures from the Niger Delta region earlier in the week.
This included discussions with Chief Timi Alaibe, the former Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), as well as Dr. Dakuku Peterside, the former Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA).
Further details regarding the ongoing meeting between President Tinubu and Asari Dokubo will be provided in due course.