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Niger Delta: A Time For Sober Reflection by ajuksobi: 10:44pm On May 25, 2023
NIGER DELTA: A TIME FOR SOBER REFLECTION.

By:
Ajukura, Fidelis O.
ajukurafidelisobi@gmail.com
25th May, 2023.

In few days time, the life of the current political dispensation headed by President Muhammadu Buhari will come to an end. The end of this government will mark the birth or beginning of another administration.

Since the return to democratic rule in 1999, we have witnessed the transition of power from one government to another yet the people of Niger Delta have been neglected, impoverished and alienated from the wealth which proceeds from their land.

The Niger Delta, historically consists of present day Bayelsa, Rivers and Delta States but as it is currently defined by the Nigerian government, the Niger Delta is made up of nine states namely; Rivers, Bayelsa, Edo, Delta, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Imo, Abia and Ondo. The Niger Delta region is the storehouse of Nigeria's crude oil which accounts for over 90% of the country's revenue. The Niger Delta as it is presently defined by the government extends to over 70,000km² and make up 7.5% of Nigeria's land mass.

The Niger Delta, despite being the economic powerhouse of Nigeria has remained backward. The region is characterized by widespread poverty with about 70% of the population living below poverty line. The pervasive poverty in this region can be attributed to a number of factors but the most popular one is the obnoxious activities of the ruling class who have constituted themselves as a band of self-serving benefit captors. However, there are others who, at the lower rung of the ladder struggling to join the cartel of the ruling elites or at least, be within their corridor. These people are the economic opportunists, political adventurers and conflict entrepreneurs. All of these people, majority of whom are indigenes of the region collude with outsiders to, at the detriment of the people feast on the honeypot of crude oil. Niger Delta is believed to have almost 14,000 settlements and majority of these settlements do not have access to electricity supply, mobile communication, health care facilities, schools etc. This unfortunate situation has helped to fuel youth restiveness within the region.

It is no longer news that many communities within the region are going through unspeakable hardship and deprivation as a result of oil exploration and exploitation activities. The entire environment is almost destroyed. Fishing which used to be the life-wire of the people of the area is almost forgotten because of the issue of environmental pollution and degradation. Many people have, as a result of this situation been sent to their early graves.

The Niger Delta region is dominated by men considered to be savages and brutes: men who do not care about the wellbeing of their brothers and sisters. Often times, outsiders have been accused of stifling the growth and development of the area whereas, members of its ruling class are the major obstacle.

It is in the Niger Delta that supposed community representatives or leaders, in colluding with enemies of their communities turn the muzzle of their guns against their own people. Even the supposed vibrant youths, the sagacious elders and respected chiefs have joined the mindless and theiving bandwagon. The Niger Delta has become an animal kingdom where the weak is eaten without regret or pity.

It is in the Niger Delta that kidnapping began in Nigeria. The youths or militants who spearheaded the protest against the deplorable condition or state of the region started kidnapping expatriate workers in other to get the attention of the federal government. Unfortunately, somewhere along the line, they jettisoned the struggle when they realized that there was plenty of money in kidnapping because of heavy ransome that was paid to them by the multinational oil companies. When there were no expatriates to kidnap, they switched to kidnapping non foreign workers including rich members of the region. In this way, they derailed the course of the struggle to sheer criminality. At this point, the name 'Niger Delta' became only an emblem to indulge in crime or pursue personal interest. In this regard, the boys constituted themselves into a band of criminals only good at smoking, drinking and throwing wild parties. Consequently, they became a serious clog in the wheel of progress of the region. While members of the ruling or political class were diverting or funnelling every public fund they come across into their private pockets, the youths were wrecking havoc on every conceiveable front. Used to enjoying free money, the boys never hesitated to, in the guise of defending their communities, organize a charade blockade in every slight opportunity with the intention to satisfy only their personal or selfish agenda. These activities put the companies in a discomfiting position. This behaviour has remained a source of worry to the companies - nobody would like to operate under such harsh and hostile condition.

Today, the people of Niger Delta are complaining why the multinational oil/gas companies are building their headquarters outside their area of operation? But what do we expect? Nobody likes a hostile and aggressive environment. Few days ago, Dangote commissioned his mega refinery in Lagos, a state outside the Niger Delta region. This action, no doubt has ignited the ire of the people of Niger Delta. Why did Dangote choose to build his refinery in Lagos instead of Niger Delta region where the oil is obtained? This decision may not be unconnected with the unruly behaviour of the youths of Niger Delta.

While I do not condemn protesting against bad and divisive schemes from multinational companies, it should be done in a proper and civilized manner. Legitimate means must be adopted to deal with erring companies. The idea of using discourteous and brute force by the youths to disrupt the activities of companies operating in the area in every slight disagreement should be discouraged because such acts are archaic and not in tandem with the spirit of the contemporary time. Similarly, the governments of the region must redefine its stand on the concept of development. Development is about promoting the wellbeing of the masses and not about window-dressing such as; building roads/overhead bridges, gigantic mansions etc. A hungry man cannot appreciate aesthetic worth or value unless he is fed. Focusing only on infrastructural development is one of the biggest problems in the region. This situation has left many people including the youths hungry and always engaging in negative schemes.

The Niger Delta is a land flowing with milk and honey. Development of the region lies strictly in the hands of its leaders - they must be determined to achieve genuine development in the region. Considering the small size of the region and the volume of money at its disposal, it will only take zeal and determination to turn it into a paradise. Refusal to follow this path, meaningful development will continue to elude the region. In other words, unless this approach is followed, Niger Delta will continue to be a weeping child.

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Re: Niger Delta: A Time For Sober Reflection by lexylaw40: 10:54pm On May 25, 2023
Bs... even the niger deltans can't say they have been neglected. NDDC + 11 PERCENT DERIVATIVES + monthly allocation + amnesty
program+ Ogoni clean up have already started so what are you talking about

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Re: Niger Delta: A Time For Sober Reflection by triple996(m): 10:58pm On May 25, 2023
Go and ask your indigenous leaders what have they done with all the allocations, amnesty, Derivations ect given to them all those years.

Even if the whole nigerian budget is given to your leaders, you will still be poor due to corruption and bad leadership.

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Re: Niger Delta: A Time For Sober Reflection by mrvitalis(m): 11:04pm On May 25, 2023
lexylaw40:
Bs... even the niger deltans can't say they have been neglected. NDDC + 11 PERCENT DERIVATIVES + monthly allocation + amnesty
program+ Ogoni clean up have already started so what are you talking about
Let me steal your father's property and be giving you 25% of each one sold

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Re: Niger Delta: A Time For Sober Reflection by limeta(f): 12:22am On May 26, 2023
triple996:
Go and ask your indigenous leaders what have they done with all the allocations, amnesty, Derivations ect given to them all those years.

Even if the whole nigerian budget is given to your leaders, you will still be poor due to corruption and bad leadership.


Take out Lagos that is every bodys work
Which south west state is worth call a state .

Unity beggars

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Re: Niger Delta: A Time For Sober Reflection by lexylaw40: 12:29am On May 26, 2023
FG made less than 1B dollars on crude oil last year. Well it has improved this year but come to think of it the oil in yoruba kingdom is alone enough to feed its citizen for all generations...from itsekiri to ondo , to edo down to lagos, badagry will join soon.

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Re: Niger Delta: A Time For Sober Reflection by savcy(m): 1:17am On May 26, 2023
Your article is very well balanced. As a citizen of Rivers State, I like that you pinned most of the blame on the citizens of the ND themselves. I would have been livid if otherwise was the case. There's no one holding the Niger Delta back other than her people. The central government has done a lot to pacify and reward the region, even though much can still be done. We have a ministry saddled with the sole task of developing the region, and what we did with it was to turn it into an agency for wanton pillaging. We have 13% derivation, but we use it to buy guns and build useless infrastructure with it. No region is anti-HCD as the ND. They would choose a month of peppersoup and women in hotels over educating their children 10x.

Okrika people, in collaboration with the RS govt. chased Dangote Refinery away with foolish demands. You'd think the prospect of thousands of jobs is enough to convince a region to accept a refinery, but not Niger Deltans. And I'm certain they've chased 1000 more companies away since then with their parochial ways of engagement. I have a deep resentment for this region, because of the flagrant display of foolishness I see every other day on the streets and in communities. I don't how companies still come here to plant their businesses, honestly. We are a very asinine population with the worst citizenry and leaders across all sectors of our social life.

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Re: Niger Delta: A Time For Sober Reflection by triple996(m): 1:18am On May 26, 2023
limeta:



Take out Lagos that is every bodys work
Which south west state is worth call a state .

Unity beggars



Aunty do I look like you ex boyfriend ? Why attacking me?
What brought Lagos into this matter now?
I said something reasonable why not counter it instead of attacking me?
What joins South West and Lagos Into a wailling thread of Niger delta?
Answer the question, what did your leaders do with the billions given to them as stated by the other guy above

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Re: Niger Delta: A Time For Sober Reflection by Alaigbomaster: 7:21am On May 26, 2023
limeta:



Take out Lagos that is every bodys work
Which south west state is worth call a state .

Unity beggars



If you don't call Lagos in one day, you'll stop breathing.

No state in your scanty, damned landlocked region can be compared to ogun state and Oyo state in all indices of development

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Re: Niger Delta: A Time For Sober Reflection by Christistruth03: 7:37am On May 26, 2023
lexylaw40:
FG made less than 1B dollars on crude oil last year. Well it has improved this year but come to think of it the oil in yoruba kingdom is alone enough to feed its citizen for all generations...from itsekiri to ondo , to edo down to lagos, badagry will join soon.


Please kindly leave the Edos out of it

They can decide where they want to be themselves

Don’t let them accuse anyone of trying to steal their Kingdom or Lands
Re: Niger Delta: A Time For Sober Reflection by flokii: 7:43am On May 26, 2023
@OP You're complaining about development.. have you asked your leaders in the Niger Delta what they do with money?

The monies and allocations going to the Niger Delta end up in the hands of theives, political crooks and ex militants instead of being used to impact lives of people of the Niger Delta.. what more will government at the centre do?

Just like one Annkio Briggs always complaining about other ethnic groups except hers, you too have started doing same.

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Re: Niger Delta: A Time For Sober Reflection by brownemmanuel43(m): 9:20am On May 26, 2023
I love dis topic.
I was discussing with some people d other day, Niger Deltans are their own enemies. Right from d days of oil boom, down to when oil companies used to give slots to families and communities.
ND youths prefer companies giving them cash than building roads and pipe bore hole water for them.
ND people prefer selling their job slots than doing d job.
ND youths has to wake up, dis oil that they using to feed d nation won't remain same one day.
We now hv solar and electric cars.
Covid-19 really exposed a lot of thing, infact it really exposed future. By d time large percentage of world population start using solar and electric cars, I believe d demand for oil would drastically reduced.
I always feel for ND youths, no land to farm.
Then, Buhari promised them that he would clean Ogoni, but up till date, we no hear anything again after d first stage.
Niger Delta YOUTHS, U can't be feeding dis nation yet no govt presence rather govt prefer building railway to Chad and Niger Republic.
Zamfara discovered Gold and its their own Gold while Niger Delta Oil is a national Oil..

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Re: Niger Delta: A Time For Sober Reflection by lexylaw40: 9:36am On May 26, 2023
Christistruth03:



Please kindly leave the Edos out of it

They can decide where they want to be themselves

Don’t let them accuse anyone of trying to steal their Kingdom or Lands
hey hey Benin edo is yoruba Land. And if the obaof Benin dies his head will still be brought to ile ife for proper burial. Edo is yoruba. Go read a book
Re: Niger Delta: A Time For Sober Reflection by BloomingDale(f): 10:19am On May 26, 2023
lexylaw40:
hey hey Benin edo is yoruba Land. And if the obaof Benin dies his head will still be brought to ile ife for proper burial. Edo is yoruba. Go read a book

Rather some part of the coastal Yoruba land all the way to Ghana is Benin Edo land. Old map show Benin Kingdom. No Yoruba Kingdom anywhere.
Re: Niger Delta: A Time For Sober Reflection by ednut1(m): 10:55am On May 26, 2023
Where did Akwa Ibom get money for the massive developments they have been doing since Akpabio time Why has Bayelsa and Delta not done same The problem of the ND are the ND themselves. Its the same issue every where in Nigeria the elites and politicians prefer to keep people poor

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Re: Niger Delta: A Time For Sober Reflection by Flathead8: 11:15am On May 26, 2023
Who are the biggest beneficiaries of one Nigeria then?
Re: Niger Delta: A Time For Sober Reflection by Christistruth03: 11:32am On May 26, 2023
lexylaw40:
hey hey Benin edo is yoruba Land. And if the obaof Benin dies his head will still be brought to ile ife for proper burial. Edo is yoruba. Go read a book

We know Yoruba History but sometimes some of them act like they have forgotten where they came from and even claim that the Son was the father

We know that Oduduwa born their Royal father
Re: Niger Delta: A Time For Sober Reflection by ajuksobi: 2:38pm On May 26, 2023
savcy:
Your article is very well balanced. As a citizen of Rivers State, I like that you pinned most of the blame on the citizens of the ND themselves. I would have been livid if otherwise was the case. There's no one holding the Niger Delta back other than her people. The central government has done a lot to pacify and reward the region, even though much can still be done. We have a ministry saddled with the sole task of developing the region, and what we did with it was to turn it into an agency for wanton pillaging. We have 13% derivation, but we use it to buy guns and build useless infrastructure with it. No region is anti-HCD as the ND. They would choose a month of peppersoup and women in hotels over educating their children 10x.

Okrika people, in collaboration with the RS govt. chased Dangote Refinery away with foolish demands. You'd think the prospect of thousands of jobs is enough to convince a region to accept a refinery, but not Niger Deltans. And I'm certain they've chased 1000 more companies away since then with their parochial ways of engagement. I have a deep resentment for this region, because of the flagrant display of foolishness I see every other day on the streets and in communities. I don't how companies still come here to plant their businesses, honestly. We are a very asinine population with the worst citizenry and leaders across all sectors of our social life.

I took time to read all the comments, you seem to be the only one who understands my position. Only Niger Deltans can save Niger Delta.

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Re: Niger Delta: A Time For Sober Reflection by sageb: 2:46pm On May 26, 2023
ajuksobi:
NIGER DELTA: A TIME FOR SOBER REFLECTION.

By:
Ajukura, Fidelis O.
ajukurafidelisobi@gmail.com
25th May, 2023.

In few days time, the life of the current political dispensation headed by President Muhammadu Buhari will come to an end. The end of this government will mark the birth or beginning of another administration.

Since the return to democratic rule in 1999, we have witnessed the transition of power from one government to another yet the people of Niger Delta have been neglected, impoverished and alienated from the wealth which proceeds from their land.

The Niger Delta, historically consists of present day Bayelsa, Rivers and Delta States but as it is currently defined by the Nigerian government, the Niger Delta is made up of nine states namely; Rivers, Bayelsa, Edo, Delta, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Imo, Abia and Ondo. The Niger Delta region is the storehouse of Nigeria's crude oil which accounts for over 90% of the country's revenue. The Niger Delta as it is presently defined by the government extends to over 70,000km² and make up 7.5% of Nigeria's land mass.

The Niger Delta, despite being the economic powerhouse of Nigeria has remained backward. The region is characterized by widespread poverty with about 70% of the population living below poverty line. The pervasive poverty in this region can be attributed to a number of factors but the most popular one is the obnoxious activities of the ruling class who have constituted themselves as a band of self-serving benefit captors. However, there are others who, at the lower rung of the ladder struggling to join the cartel of the ruling elites or at least, be within their corridor. These people are the economic opportunists, political adventurers and conflict entrepreneurs. All of these people, majority of whom are indigenes of the region collude with outsiders to, at the detriment of the people feast on the honeypot of crude oil. Niger Delta is believed to have almost 14,000 settlements and majority of these settlements do not have access to electricity supply, mobile communication, health care facilities, schools etc. This unfortunate situation has helped to fuel youth restiveness within the region.

It is no longer news that many communities within the region are going through unspeakable hardship and deprivation as a result of oil exploration and exploitation activities. The entire environment is almost destroyed. Fishing which used to be the life-wire of the people of the area is almost forgotten because of the issue of environmental pollution and degradation. Many people have, as a result of this situation been sent to their early graves.

The Niger Delta region is dominated by men considered to be savages and brutes: men who do not care about the wellbeing of their brothers and sisters. Often times, outsiders have been accused of stifling the growth and development of the area whereas, members of its ruling class are the major obstacle.

It is in the Niger Delta that supposed community representatives or leaders, in colluding with enemies of their communities turn the muzzle of their guns against their own people. Even the supposed vibrant youths, the sagacious elders and respected chiefs have joined the mindless and theiving bandwagon. The Niger Delta has become an animal kingdom where the weak is eaten without regret or pity.

It is in the Niger Delta that kidnapping began in Nigeria. The youths or militants who spearheaded the protest against the deplorable condition or state of the region started kidnapping expatriate workers in other to get the attention of the federal government. Unfortunately, somewhere along the line, they jettisoned the struggle when they realized that there was plenty of money in kidnapping because of heavy ransome that was paid to them by the multinational oil companies. When there were no expatriates to kidnap, they switched to kidnapping non foreign workers including rich members of the region. In this way, they derailed the course of the struggle to sheer criminality. At this point, the name 'Niger Delta' became only an emblem to indulge in crime or pursue personal interest. In this regard, the boys constituted themselves into a band of criminals only good at smoking, drinking and throwing wild parties. Consequently, they became a serious clog in the wheel of progress of the region. While members of the ruling or political class were diverting or funnelling every public fund they come across into their private pockets, the youths were wrecking havoc on every conceiveable front. Used to enjoying free money, the boys never hesitated to, in the guise of defending their communities, organize a charade blockade in every slight opportunity with the intention to satisfy only their personal or selfish agenda. These activities put the companies in a discomfiting position. This behaviour has remained a source of worry to the companies - nobody would like to operate under such harsh and hostile condition.

Today, the people of Niger Delta are complaining why the multinational oil/gas companies are building their headquarters outside their area of operation? But what do we expect? Nobody likes a hostile and aggressive environment. Few days ago, Dangote commissioned his mega refinery in Lagos, a state outside the Niger Delta region. This action, no doubt has ignited the ire of the people of Niger Delta. Why did Dangote choose to build his refinery in Lagos instead of Niger Delta region where the oil is obtained? This decision may not be unconnected with the unruly behaviour of the youths of Niger Delta.

While I do not condemn protesting against bad and divisive schemes from multinational companies, it should be done in a proper and civilized manner. Legitimate means must be adopted to deal with erring companies. The idea of using discourteous and brute force by the youths to disrupt the activities of companies operating in the area in every slight disagreement should be discouraged because such acts are archaic and not in tandem with the spirit of the contemporary time. Similarly, the governments of the region must redefine its stand on the concept of development. Development is about promoting the wellbeing of the masses and not about window-dressing such as; building roads/overhead bridges, gigantic mansions etc. A hungry man cannot appreciate aesthetic worth or value unless he is fed. Focusing only on infrastructural development is one of the biggest problems in the region. This situation has left many people including the youths hungry and always engaging in negative schemes.

The Niger Delta is a land flowing with milk and honey. Development of the region lies strictly in the hands of its leaders - they must be determined to achieve genuine development in the region. Considering the small size of the region and the volume of money at its disposal, it will only take zeal and determination to turn it into a paradise. Refusal to follow this path, meaningful development will continue to elude the region. In other words, unless this approach is followed, Niger Delta will continue to be a weeping child.

The sad reality
Re: Niger Delta: A Time For Sober Reflection by sageb: 2:51pm On May 26, 2023
savcy:
Your article is very well balanced. As a citizen of Rivers State, I like that you pinned most of the blame on the citizens of the ND themselves. I would have been livid if otherwise was the case. There's no one holding the Niger Delta back other than her people. The central government has done a lot to pacify and reward the region, even though much can still be done. We have a ministry saddled with the sole task of developing the region, and what we did with it was to turn it into an agency for wanton pillaging. We have 13% derivation, but we use it to buy guns and build useless infrastructure with it. No region is anti-HCD as the ND. They would choose a month of peppersoup and women in hotels over educating their children 10x.

Okrika people, in collaboration with the RS govt. chased Dangote Refinery away with foolish demands. You'd think the prospect of thousands of jobs is enough to convince a region to accept a refinery, but not Niger Deltans. And I'm certain they've chased 1000 more companies away since then with their parochial ways of engagement. I have a deep resentment for this region, because of the flagrant display of foolishness I see every other day on the streets and in communities. I don't how companies still come here to plant their businesses, honestly. We are a very asinine population with the worst citizenry and leaders across all sectors of our social life.

You nailed it
Remember how the NDDC scholarship program was handled?
Re: Niger Delta: A Time For Sober Reflection by JagabanBorgu: 3:13pm On May 26, 2023
mrvitalis:

Let me steal your father's property and be giving you 25% of each one sold
Another Iamè comparison.

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Re: Niger Delta: A Time For Sober Reflection by DevilsEqual(m): 3:29pm On May 26, 2023
limeta:



Take out Lagos that is every bodys work
Which south west state is worth call a state .

Unity beggars



I stopped quoting people with low IQ not too long ago cause its actually draining explaining circle geometry to a Nursery pupil

Take your time to educate yourself about history, read facts and stats from NBS and co, get loaded with enough knowledge and come back to edit this shit u put up there


Well, SW has always been the most developed region in Nigeria since 1960, and till today, a simple google search on "The most developed region in Nigeria" would even make u feel sorry for typing this dumb post


Why not go reside in your Paradise-Esque region of origin instead of wailing bitterly over other peoples hellish land

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Re: Niger Delta: A Time For Sober Reflection by Ogene001: 4:22pm On May 26, 2023
Micheal Okpara was developing Niger Delta with speed of lights before the divide an conquer feudalist played you, used Adaka Boro and killed him later. Today, Asari and Timaya are in Abuja singing "E dey sweet us" to the man who bundled GEJ out of office. Lol, what a people

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Re: Niger Delta: A Time For Sober Reflection by Ogene001: 4:24pm On May 26, 2023
DevilsEqual:


I stopped quoting people with low IQ not too long ago cause its actually draining explaining circle geometry to a Nursery pupil

Take your time to educate yourself about history, read facts and stats from NBS and co, get loaded with enough knowledge and come back to edit this shit u put up there


Well, SW has always been the most developed region in Nigeria since 1960, and till today, a simple google search on "The most developed region in Nigeria" would even make u feel sorry for typing this dumb post


Why not go reside in your Paradise-Esque region of origin instead of wailing bitterly over other peoples hellish land
Lagos and it's environs only. Your towns are very backwards
Re: Niger Delta: A Time For Sober Reflection by DevilsEqual(m): 4:34pm On May 26, 2023
Ogene001:

Lagos and it's environs only. Your towns are very backwards

Use google then since u dont believe in statisense and the NBS

Better still, u can just post any link here to confirm your claims


Cause as for me o, i so much believe in stats and facts than opinions
Re: Niger Delta: A Time For Sober Reflection by AfonjaConehead: 4:40pm On May 26, 2023
lexylaw40:
Bs... even the niger deltans can't say they have been neglected. NDDC + 11 PERCENT DERIVATIVES + monthly allocation + amnesty
program+ Ogoni clean up have already started so what are you talking about

Will you shut up your mouth there,what is NDDC?
Of what use is NDDC to the Niger Delta.
NDDC is a fed govt agency and yet there's nothing to write home about in the Niger Delta.

What is amnesty? What is going cleanup?
It is you and your family the need and will be given amnesty or take amnesty as an achievement

You just open your mouth waaaaaaa...
Re: Niger Delta: A Time For Sober Reflection by AfonjaConehead: 4:43pm On May 26, 2023
triple996:


Aunty do I look like you ex boyfriend ? Why attacking me?
What brought Lagos into this matter now?
I said something reasonable why not counter it instead of attacking me?
What joins South West and Lagos Into a wailling thread of Niger delta?
Answer the question, what did your leaders do with the billions given to them as stated by the other guy above

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Re: Niger Delta: A Time For Sober Reflection by Ogene001: 4:46pm On May 26, 2023
DevilsEqual:


Use google then since u dont believe in statisense and the NBS

Better still, u can just post any link here to confirm your claims


Cause as for me o, i so much believe in stats and facts than opinions
Which state do you want us to measure? 5 south East states vs 5 SW SW states minus Lagos. Let's not talk about the extension of Lagos into Ogun bushes which Ogun is using to brag when we know that Abeokuta is nonsense. Look at Abeokuta, you can see their popuar Gbagura Mosque

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Re: Niger Delta: A Time For Sober Reflection by AfonjaConehead: 4:49pm On May 26, 2023
flokii:
@OP You're complaining about development.. have you asked your leaders in the Niger Delta what they do with money?

The monies and allocations going to the Niger Delta end up in the hands of theives, political crooks and ex militants instead of being used to impact lives of people of the Niger Delta.. what more will government at the centre do?

Just like one Annkio Briggs always complaining about other ethnic groups except hers, you too have started doing same.

All of you yoruba people,why on earth can't you ever mind your fkkn business?

You people are now the opposition and enemies of the other better south now, congratulations!


Anything about the SE,the yorubas will oppose.

Anything about the SS,it is the yorubas that will oppose. Congratulations on being the Hausa errand pigeons,shior.
Abomination people.

Are your own states doing great? Is your state,region an eldorado?
Why don't you people mind your business!?!!!

I know you very well...you are the person attacking and blaming arakurin Akeredolu for the problems in Ondo state cos of his Igbo wife,so no surprise...
Re: Niger Delta: A Time For Sober Reflection by DevilsEqual(m): 4:54pm On May 26, 2023
Ogene001:

Which state do you want us to measure? 5 south East states vs 5 SW SW states minus Lagos. Let's not talk about the extension of Lagos into Ogun bushes which Ogun is using to brag when we know that Abeokuta is nonsense. Look at Abeokuta, you can see their popuar Gbagura Mosque

Eye-test isnt the best form of judgement in matters like this, thats why Profs and Elites ask for statistical data to draw conclusions
So bro, why not post a link here that supports your claims that the 5 SE is far above the 5 SW states

I'm not even in the mood to really drag issues, if not.... So post your link bro

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Re: Niger Delta: A Time For Sober Reflection by Ogene001: 5:31pm On May 26, 2023
ednut1:
Where did Akwa Ibom get money for the massive developments they have been doing since Akpabio time Why has Bayelsa and Delta not done same The problem of the ND are the ND themselves. Its the same issue every where in Nigeria the elites and politicians prefer to keep people poor
Ibibios are naturally more advanced than Ijaws
Re: Niger Delta: A Time For Sober Reflection by Ogene001: 5:33pm On May 26, 2023
DevilsEqual:


Eye-test isnt the best form of judgement in matters like this, thats why Profs and Elites ask for statistical data to draw conclusions
So bro, why not post a link here that supports your claims that the 5 SE is far above the 5 SW states

I'm not even in the mood to really drag issues, if not.... So post your link bro

You are the one to provide stats because you made the claim.

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