Close Menu
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
    SweetCrudeReportsSweetCrudeReports
    Subscribe
    • Home
    • Oil
    • Gas
    • Power
    • Solid Minerals
    • Labour
    • Financing
    • Freight
    • Community Development
    • E-Editions
    SweetCrudeReportsSweetCrudeReports
    Home » ‘Government must honour Ogoni demands before oil resumption’

    ‘Government must honour Ogoni demands before oil resumption’

    March 4, 2025
    Share
    Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp
    *Senator Barry Mpigi.

    Mkpoikana Udoma

    Port Harcourt — Communities in Tai Local Government Area of Rivers State have insisted that any plans to resume oil production in Ogoniland must be preceded by a clear commitment from the Federal Government to address community concerns, ensure fair resource distribution, and prevent environmental degradation.

    At a stakeholders’ meeting with the Ogoni Dialogue Committee, Senator Barry Mpigi, representing Rivers Southeast at the National Assembly, emphasized that the Tai people are open to oil resumption but demand a structured approach that safeguards their interests.

    “The Tai people are not opposed to oil resumption, but we want to see how it will be implemented. If the would-be operator listens to the terms of the Tai people, we can work together,” Mpigi declared.

    The meeting, held at the Tai Council Secretariat in Saakpenwa, was part of the committee’s broader consultations across Ogoniland to develop a unified demand to present to the Federal Government.

    Also speaking, Archbishop Ignatius Kattey (Rtd), Co-Chairman of the Ogoni Dialogue Committee, assured the community that their concerns would not be ignored.

    “Your voices are vital, and I assure you that all collated views will be integral to our demands as we negotiate with the Federal Government. This is our chance to ensure that our collective concerns are heard and addressed,” Kattey stated.

    He also highlighted the Federal Government’s move to build confidence with the Ogoni people by approving the Federal University of Environment and Technology in Tai, which he described as a major step toward economic transformation.

    “This university represents a beacon of hope and progress for our people. We thank President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for this initiative,” he added.

    Tai traditional leaders and community representatives, including HRM King Samuel Nnee, King of Tai Kingdom, and Mr. Young Kigbara, Chairman of the Korokoro Community Development Committee, presented their demands, stressing the need for community involvement, environmental responsibility, and fair economic benefits before any oil activities resume.

    The Ogoni Dialogue Committee further assured all stakeholders, including youth and women groups, that their perspectives will be included in shaping Ogoniland’s future.

    Related News

    “We want reparations”, oil-affected Niger Delta victims demand action

    Ogoni Nine pardon sparks reactions, as MOSOP, families demand exoneration

    Ensure NDDC 2025 budget reflects economic realities – Stakeholders

    Comments are closed.

    E-book
    Resilience Exhibition

    Latest News

    “We want reparations”, oil-affected Niger Delta victims demand action

    June 13, 2025

    Transocean Coatings establishes affiliate at SIIFZ

    June 13, 2025

    LASG approves seven dedicated truck parks for Lekki Port axis

    June 13, 2025

    NCDMB Executive Secretary joins AEW 2025 amid focus on enhancing local capacity

    June 13, 2025

    AfDB to provide $184.1m for Africa’s largest solar energy and battery storage project

    June 13, 2025
    Demo
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
    • Opec Daily Basket
    • Oil
    • Power
    • Gas
    • Freight
    • Financing
    • Labour
    • Technology
    • Solid Mineral
    • Conferences/Seminars
    • Community Development
    • Nigerian Content Initiative
    • Niger-Delta Question
    • Insurance
    • Other News
    • Focus
    • Feedback
    • Hanging Out With Markson

    Subscribe for Updates

    Get the latest energy news from Sweetcrudereports.

    Please wait...
    Please enter all required fields Click to hide
    Correct invalid entries Click to hide
    © 2025 Sweetcrudereports.
    • About Us
    • Advertise with us
    • Privacy Policy

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.