Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on Monday met with some
security chiefs and Transport minister over safety on the country's waterways.
The closed-door meeting was attended by Defence Minister,
Mansur Dan-Ali; Transportation Minister, Rotimi Amaechi; National Security
Adviser, Babagana Monguno; and the Chief of Defence Staff, General Gabriel
Abayomi Olonishakin.
Addressing State House correspondents after the closed-door
session, Dan-Ali said the meeting deliberated on maritime security.
According to him, the Federal Government has done a lot to
save many communities of oil pipeline bombings and oil theft.
The minister said: “It was a pending issue of FEC meeting
that we wanted to resolve on maritime surveillance and it has been resolved.
"The Acting President has been meeting with the communities.
We have been able to save many communities of oil pipeline bombings and oil
theft. It is a big achievement and I believe that the Acting president has been
doing well in that direction."
By Isiaka Wakili
