Niger Delta Avengers face backlash as Netherlands group gives advice
– A group based in The Netherlands advised Niger Delta Avengers stop pipeline destrcutions
– The group applauded the president for the ceasefire
– It challenged the militants to dialogue with the government
A non-governmental organisation based in The Netherlands, Hope for Niger Delta Campaign (HNDC) has condemned the activities of Niger Delta militants in the region.
The militant group has claimed responsibility for attacks on oil and gas installation in the region and has vowed to reduce oil production in the region to zero.
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Vanguard reports that the HNDC also applauded President Muhammadu Buhari for ordering the withdrawal of soldiers from the region in a cease fire move.
The group urged the militants to use the window period to dialogue and present their agitation to the federal government if actually are in the interest of the Niger Delta people.
Mr Sunny Ofehe who is the founder and executive director of HNDC said that the attacks will not only cripple oil production but will have serious health implications for the people of the region.
“The environment has faced despoliation from crude oil extraction. The main occupations of the people which is farming and fishing have been gravely affected by oil spills and pollution from gas flaring.
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“Any meaningful agitation should be targeted at addressing these situations and calling on the government and oil multinational companies to meet these needs and remediate the environment of the people. This must be done in an organised manner with all stakeholders.”
Meanwhile, members of the Gbaramatu Communities Chairmen Forum wrote to President Muhammadu Buhari demanding for the construction of the Export Processing Zone, Gas Revolution Industrial Park, Ogidigben and Gbaramatu Seaport component of the projects.
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