The people of Ogoni ethnic in Rivers State have hailed the Federal Government for commencing the implementation of grounds proposed to it by their delegates allow resumption of oil exploration in their area.
The Ogoni Congress also called on sons and daughters of the area to unit to ensure that the move to revive the economic life of the people is achieved.
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The Congress Of Ogoni People, COP, disclosed this in a six-point Resolution it adopted yesterday, at the Peace and Freedom centre, Bori, Ogoni, signed by Prof. Don Baridam, Arch Bishop Ignatius Kattey, Barrister Tom Orage.
Reading the Six-Points resolution, Prof. Don Baridam, a former Vice Chancellor of the University of Port Harcourt, noted that the Congress of the Ogoni People attended by over 10,000 Ogoni from all communities have been duly briefed by their delegates on the outcome of their meeting with President Bola Tinubu.
The congress appreciated the federal government and President Tinubu for granting their delegates the opportunity to dialogue and National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu for his steadfast leadership and commitment to the dialogue process, as well as the Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminialayi Fubara, for his support.
They noted that the meeting has rekindled their confidence in the federal government, adding that the signing into law the establishment of Federal University of Environmental Technology in Ogoni by the president is welcomed.
It read: “We acknowledge with gratitude the prompt actions taken by the government in response to the confidence building measures requests presented by our delegation, as a precursor to the dialogue, particularly:
“The signing into law of the Federal University of Environmental Technology in Ogoni, a landmark achievement that will contribute to educational and environmental advancement.
“The fast-tracking of the completion of the critical road project from Eleme junction to Onne junction , which will enhance connectivity and economic development.
“The implementation of affirmative action in the employment of Ogoni sons and daughters in key federal institutions, ensuring greater inclusion and representation.
“The intervention in infrastructural development through the inclusion of key Ogoni projects in the current national budget as well as interventions by the NNPCL, demonstrating the government’s commitment to addressing our developmental needs.”
Congress of Ogoni People fully supports the ongoing dialogue process between the Ogoni people and the FG which has begun earnestly with the Ogoni-wide consultations, calling for support from Ogonis to ensure the ongoing consultations and dialogues are successful.
It read: “We believe that continued engagement and constructive discussions will lead to lasting solutions that will benefit our people and future generations.
“We call on all Ogoni sons and daughters, regardless of political, ethnic, or ideological differences, to unite in support of this dialogue process. This is a defining moment for Ogoni land, and our collective effort is necessary to achieve meaningful progress.”
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