Michael Jackson's family campaigns for end to Niger Delta crises

Michael Jackson's family campaigns for end to Niger Delta crises
Almost one month after the late King of Pop, Michael Jackson, died, his family has set up a foundation in his name, to press for peace in the Niger Delta.
The late pop star's elder brother, Marlon, who arrived in lagos via Delta Airlines on Wednesday evening, told newsmen that the foundation would explore various options for ending the crisis in the restive region.
Addressing a news conference at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Marlon
said the decision by the family to set up what he called Michael Jackson Peace Foundation stemmed from the fact that the late king of pop was both a preacher and lover of peace.
He said, “We are setting up Michael Jackson Peace Foundation to tackle the crisis in the Niger Delta. We are going to look at the various options available to achieve peace in the region. Michael loved people, he loved peace and we will try everything to achieve that.” According to him, the crisis had been a source of concern to the whole world and it was part of the reasons the family chose to find a solution to the troubled area.
He advised Nigeria and African leaders to embrace peace and love, saying such remained the only way a true global peace can be achieved. He said, “I want leaders and various groups to love one another. We all want a peaceful environment globally. We must spread love and give peace a chance and understand one another. I tell you this will bring solutions to the world.”
On the death of his late brother, Marlon, who expressed gratitude to Nigerians and the entire world for their words of consolation, said the family was still in a mourning mood.
Marlon, who was in Nigeria few months ago on a business and tourism trip to Badagry, disclosed that the surviving Jackson brothers would soon perform in a concert in Nigeria.