14 June 2010
The Northern Governors Forum (NGF) has lauded the Federal Government's decision to commence crude oil exploration in the Benue and Lake Chad waters. Governor Muazu Babangida Aliyu of Niger State and Chairman of the forum in a statement at the weekend said the exploration would not only benefit the region, but would add to the revenue base of the country.
Aliyu added that it would also help to alleviate poverty in the country. He said the northern governors were in support of President Goodluck Jonathan's effort at developing every part of the country.
"It does not matter whether the oil is discovered in the North, South, West or East, the entire country will be better-off if oil can be discovered and exploited in all parts of the country because it will not only raise our reserves, but will increase our per capital income and ultimately improve the socio-economic well-being of our people", he added.
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