Governor Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers State, has said that unemployment among Nigerian youth was responsible for the growing activities of terrorists in the country.
The governor disclosed that the way forward was the provision of equal opportunities to Nigerians to do legitimate business and earn income.
Amaechi made this statement when the United States Assistant Secretary of State, Bureau for Conflict Stabilization and Operations, Washington DC, Mr. Rick Barton, and the United States Ambassador to Nigeria, James Entwinstle, led a delegation of diplomats on a visit to Government House in Port Harcourt.
for those who don’t have because lack of opportunities increases conflicts.
“If everybody is given nearly equal opportunities to go about their businesses and provide income for themselves, then the Nigerian environment would likely see peace.
“If we don’t provide such opportunities for them, there would be conflicts because poverty is everywhere. That is what you are seeing in Nigeria,” Amaechi added.
Amaechi called on well-meaning Nigerians to join the fight against terrorism, adding that the Federal Government alone cannot tackle terrorism.
Speaking earlier, Barton said he was interested in a peaceful transition of government in future.
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