Minister worried over security situation in Cross River

The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Pastor Usani Uguru Usani, has expressed worry of the security situation in Cross River State.
Speaking at the inauguration of the Cross River State executives of the Niger Delta Youth Network for Peace and Development in Calabar, Usani reasoned that it was surprising that the capital that has only a few gateways apart from the coastal line can have such incessant attempts of kidnaps in recent times.
Usani lauded the youths for the initiative to promote peace and development, assuring them he will do his best to promote and propagate them.
“Beginning from Cross River is the right action because if you do not have peace and experience it, you cannot export it elsewhere and that is why as a Cross Riverian and as a Minister, I will be proud enough to promote and propagate your interest at any level.
“We are comfortable with the fact that young people can come together and decide that they want to propagate all issues concerning peace within the region. And starting from Cross River, it means we are already turning towards the journey to sustaining what we are used to be known for in the past,” he said.
Chairman of the event, Prof Eyo Etim Nyong, also lauded the youths for the initiative, saying anything that affects the Niger Delta affects the entire country.
Nyong posited requirements for any country to sustain peace include strengthening government institutions, an efficient justice system and respect for the constitution.
National Chairman of the Youth Network, Mr. Sylvester Okpo, said it was his desire to impact positive values and aspirations to the youths and mostly to promote peace and harmony in the Niger Delta region.