Tinubu commemorates Ogoni Martyrs, pledges to foster reconciliation, healing
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to promoting dialogue, reconciliation, and healing among Nigeria’s diverse ethnic groups.
In a heartfelt message marking the 2024 Ogoni Martyrs Remembrance Day, President Tinubu expressed his solidarity with the National Youth Council of Ogoni People (NYCOP) and the wider Ogoni community, paying tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of the Ogoni nation’s interests.
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This year’s commemoration is themed “After Price, Comes Prise.”
“We honour their memory by recognising the sacrifices made and pledging to strive for a future characterised by peace, justice, and sustainable development for all communities, particularly those in the Niger Delta,” said President Tinubu in a statement by his media aide, Bayo Onanuga.
The president reaffirmed that his administration will actively address historical grievances and work towards building a united and prosperous nation for future generations.
Oil was first commercially discovered in Oloibiri, Ogoniland, in 1958. The subsequent struggles of Ogoni leaders to protect their environment from harmful oil exploration were met with severe repression, culminating in the tragic execution of Ken Saro-Wiwa and eight others.
“As we remember the Ogoni Martyrs, let us honour their legacy by committing to a future where such injustices are no longer tolerated and where the voices of all Nigerians are heard and respected”, Tinubu said.
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