WARRI – The people of oil-rich Ogoni land, Rivers State, have been enjoined to live in peace, and collectively work toward sustainable peace, human and infrastructural development in Ogoni land.
This call was made today (Friday) in Warri, Delta state, by the Niger Delta Oil Communities Agenda NIDOCA, in a statement issued by its National Secretary, Comrade Emma Akpovoka.
The group said ” we consider it unnecessary the misunderstanding or dispute being generated in Ogoni land over the licence issued to Robomichael Nigeria Limited to explore oil in OML 11, moreover, the Managing Director of Robomichael Nigeria limited, Mrs Arobo Egirani-Ibrahim, is a Niger Deltan, and her company is purely indigenous, a total compliance to the Local Content Act”.
” Also, the endorsement of Robomichael Nigeria limited by Supreme Council of Traditional Rulers of Ogoni should not be a problem, but what is important is for the Movement for the Survival of Ogoni People, MOSOP, Ken Saro-Wiwa Associates, KSA, and Ogini sons and Daughters to be concerned and ensure that Robomichael Nigeria limited provides developments, employments, contracts and jobs for the Ogonis”
The group noted ” the law abiding Ogoni people should continue to provide the enabling and business friendly atmosphere for investors, including Robomichael Nigeria limited, the interests of Ogoni people can only be achieved through sincere dialogue, constant discussions. Robomichael Nigeria limited, while operating it will employed Ogonis, awards contracts and developmental projects to same indigenes of Ogoni, this should be the interests of Ogonis ”
