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Lagos — The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) has endorsed the dialogue initiative coordinated by the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), describing it as a potential breakthrough capable of resolving decades-long tensions in Ogoniland and paving the way for oil production resumption.
Speaking at a leadership meeting in Port Harcourt, MOSOP President, Fegalo Nsuke, said the engagement process could mark a turning point for the Ogoni people after 33 years of conflict and stalled oil activities in the region.
Nsuke noted that the current dialogue framework differs significantly from previous federal government approaches, describing it as more people-focused and deserving of broad stakeholder support.
According to him, MOSOP’s position remains firmly tied to protecting collective Ogoni interests, insisting that any agreement emerging from the negotiations must reflect the sacrifices, rights and long-standing demands of the Ogoni people.
“The dialogue opportunity offered through the Office of the National Security Adviser could become a major turning point for Ogoni,” Nsuke said. “However, any outcome must deliver collective benefits and not serve narrow private interests.”
He called on stakeholders across Ogoniland and the wider Niger Delta to support the dialogue process and resist attempts to undermine ongoing discussions for personal gain.
The MOSOP leader also criticised what he described as divisive campaigns aimed at distracting government attention from the key concerns raised by the Ogoni people, stressing that the struggle should remain focused on securing mutual benefits for communities affected by decades of environmental degradation and economic exclusion.
“We will not be pressured to place private ambitions above the collective good of the Ogoni people,” he said. “Whoever wants to own an oil company should follow due process and register appropriately, rather than seek to exploit Ogoni interests.”
Nsuke reaffirmed MOSOP’s confidence in the dialogue committee and said the organisation would patiently await the outcome of the talks while continuing to advocate for a fair and mutually beneficial settlement.
Oil production in Ogoniland has remained suspended since the early 1990s following protests over environmental pollution, resource control and community rights. Recent government-led consultations have revived discussions around possible oil resumption, environmental justice and broader development commitments for the region.
MOSOP said it remains committed to supporting any settlement that guarantees fairness, protects community interests and advances long-term peace, development and environmental accountability in Ogoniland.
