Southern Ijaw Communities Endorse Governor Dickson

The community to community campaign of the Governor Dickson campaign train continued with the Governor visiting seven communities in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.

The communities visited were Koluama 2, Koluama 1, Foropa, Gbaroun, Ogboinbiri, Olugbobiri, and Korokorosei community.

At Olugbobiri community, it was the first opportunity for many to see the Governor in person, and the jubilant crowd that welcomed him was an evidence of their excitement.

For the school children, a handshake from the Governor was all they needed to make their day.

To show support for Governor Dickson, two sons of the community, Colonel Bola Yekoroghe (Rtd) and Mr Joshua Macvier, assured the campaign train of the continued support of the people of Olugbobiri.

Both Koluama 1 and Koluama 2 communities also endorsed Governor Dickson but not without making some demands.

While the people of Koluama 2 explained their fears as their shoreline has been under constant attack, the people of Koluama 1 asked for a first class recognition of their chieftaincy stool and given the nature of the visit, their request was granted.

Ogbionbiri and Gbaroun communities also had the opportunity to host the Governor and also assured him of their preparedness to vote massively for him.

Fishing being the traditional occupation of the Ijaw man, indigenes of Foropa community presented the Governor with fish caught from their river.

Having driven through creeks, rivers and even the Atlantic Ocean, the Governor Dickson re-election campaign train made the last stop for the day at Korokorosei community which is the hometown of the Speaker of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Komowei Benson.

Although the day was already far spent, the people of Korokorsei community still stayed to welcome and listen to their Governor. They also gave their backing to his second term bid.

The community to community campaign of the Governor Dickson campaign train continued with the Governor visiting seven communities in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.

The communities visited were Koluama 2, Koluama 1, Foropa, Gbaroun, Ogboinbiri, Olugbobiri, and Korokorosei community.
At Olugbobiri community, it was the first opportunity for many to see the Governor in person, and the jubilant crowd that welcomed him was an evidence of their excitement.
For the school children, a handshake from the Governor was all they needed to make their day.
To show support for Governor Dickson, two sons of the community, Colonel Bola Yekoroghe (Rtd) and Mr Joshua Macvier, assured the campaign train of the continued support of the people of Olugbobiri.
Both Koluama 1 and Koluama 2 communities also endorsed Governor Dickson but not without making some demands.
While the people of Koluama 2 explained their fears as their shoreline has been under constant attack, the people of Koluama 1 asked for a first class recognition of their chieftaincy stool and given the nature of the visit, their request was granted.
Ogbionbiri and Gbaroun communities also had the opportunity to host the Governor and also assured him of their preparedness to vote massively for him.
Fishing being the traditional occupation of the Ijaw man, indigenes of Foropa community presented the Governor with fish caught from their river.
Having driven through creeks, rivers and even the Atlantic Ocean, the Governor Dickson re-election campaign train made the last stop for the day at Korokorosei community which is the hometown of the Speaker of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Komowei Benson.
Although the day was already far spent, the people of Korokorsei community still stayed to welcome and listen to their Governor. They also gave their backing to his second term bid.The community to community campaign of the Governor Dickson campaign train continued with the Governor visiting seven communities in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.

The communities visited were Koluama 2, Koluama 1, Foropa, Gbaroun, Ogboinbiri, Olugbobiri, and Korokorosei community.
At Olugbobiri community, it was the first opportunity for many to see the Governor in person, and the jubilant crowd that welcomed him was an evidence of their excitement.
For the school children, a handshake from the Governor was all they needed to make their day.
To show support for Governor Dickson, two sons of the community, Colonel Bola Yekoroghe (Rtd) and Mr Joshua Macvier, assured the campaign train of the continued support of the people of Olugbobiri.
Both Koluama 1 and Koluama 2 communities also endorsed Governor Dickson but not without making some demands.
While the people of Koluama 2 explained their fears as their shoreline has been under constant attack, the people of Koluama 1 asked for a first class recognition of their chieftaincy stool and given the nature of the visit, their request was granted.
Ogbionbiri and Gbaroun communities also had the opportunity to host the Governor and also assured him of their preparedness to vote massively for him.
Fishing being the traditional occupation of the Ijaw man, indigenes of Foropa community presented the Governor with fish caught from their river.
Having driven through creeks, rivers and even the Atlantic Ocean, the Governor Dickson re-election campaign train made the last stop for the day at Korokorosei community which is the hometown of the Speaker of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Komowei Benson.
Although the day was already far spent, the people of Korokorsei community still stayed to welcome and listen to their Governor. They also gave their backing to his second term bid.

The House of Representatives on Wednesday, urged the Nigerian Agip Oil Company to clean up recent multiple oil spills to avoid fire outbreak in communities in Bayelsa.

This followed a motion sponsored by Rep. Douye Diri (Bayelsa-PDP), and unanimously adopted by members through a voice vote.

The motion which came under matter of urgent national public importance was on the need to address severe pollution of the Niger Delta environment due to alarmingly high incidences of preventable oil spills.

The House, therefore, directed that oil companies should publish monthly updates of oil spills in five daily newspapers and submit copies of the same to the House.

The company will as well disclose the existence of potentially dangerous equipment and report back to the House within six weeks for further legislative action.

Speaking on the motion, Diri said that oil companies had continued to treat resolutions passed on same matter with disdain, adding that if it continued, the National Assembly will lose its respect before the public.

Diri expressed concern that the spillages resulted in the wanton waste of lives and property, adding that it also caused severe pollution to the environment.

"The lives and livelihood of the people of the Niger Delta has become too cheap and dispensable to the oil companies in their unbridled quest for profit.’’

He explained that rather than own up to their responsibility and do what was necessary, the spills were routinely attributed to illegal bunkering or sabotage leaving the impacted communities to their fate.

"Despite numerous promises that these multinational oil operators have made to this honourable House and impacted communities, no useful efforts or progress on tackling oil spills has been made.

"The Niger Delta will suffer irreversible environmental catastrophe if decisive action is not taken to combat the reckless and criminal conduct of the oil industry,

"Firm structures must be put in place to have the oil companies comply with international best practices in their operations.’’

- See more at: http://www.aitonline.tv/post-house_of_reps_want_agip_oil_to_contain_spill_in_bayelsa_state#sthash.bl9o6h4U.dpuf

The House of Representatives on Wednesday, urged the Nigerian Agip Oil Company to clean up recent multiple oil spills to avoid fire outbreak in communities in Bayelsa.

This followed a motion sponsored by Rep. Douye Diri (Bayelsa-PDP), and unanimously adopted by members through a voice vote.

The motion which came under matter of urgent national public importance was on the need to address severe pollution of the Niger Delta environment due to alarmingly high incidences of preventable oil spills.

The House, therefore, directed that oil companies should publish monthly updates of oil spills in five daily newspapers and submit copies of the same to the House.

The company will as well disclose the existence of potentially dangerous equipment and report back to the House within six weeks for further legislative action.

Speaking on the motion, Diri said that oil companies had continued to treat resolutions passed on same matter with disdain, adding that if it continued, the National Assembly will lose its respect before the public.

Diri expressed concern that the spillages resulted in the wanton waste of lives and property, adding that it also caused severe pollution to the environment.

"The lives and livelihood of the people of the Niger Delta has become too cheap and dispensable to the oil companies in their unbridled quest for profit.’’

He explained that rather than own up to their responsibility and do what was necessary, the spills were routinely attributed to illegal bunkering or sabotage leaving the impacted communities to their fate.

"Despite numerous promises that these multinational oil operators have made to this honourable House and impacted communities, no useful efforts or progress on tackling oil spills has been made.

"The Niger Delta will suffer irreversible environmental catastrophe if decisive action is not taken to combat the reckless and criminal conduct of the oil industry,

"Firm structures must be put in place to have the oil companies comply with international best practices in their operations.’’

- See more at: http://www.aitonline.tv/post-house_of_reps_want_agip_oil_to_contain_spill_in_bayelsa_state#sthash.bl9o6h4U.dpuf

The House of Representatives on Wednesday, urged the Nigerian Agip Oil Company to clean up recent multiple oil spills to avoid fire outbreak in communities in Bayelsa.

This followed a motion sponsored by Rep. Douye Diri (Bayelsa-PDP), and unanimously adopted by members through a voice vote.

The motion which came under matter of urgent national public importance was on the need to address severe pollution of the Niger Delta environment due to alarmingly high incidences of preventable oil spills.

The House, therefore, directed that oil companies should publish monthly updates of oil spills in five daily newspapers and submit copies of the same to the House.

The company will as well disclose the existence of potentially dangerous equipment and report back to the House within six weeks for further legislative action.

Speaking on the motion, Diri said that oil companies had continued to treat resolutions passed on same matter with disdain, adding that if it continued, the National Assembly will lose its respect before the public.

Diri expressed concern that the spillages resulted in the wanton waste of lives and property, adding that it also caused severe pollution to the environment.

"The lives and livelihood of the people of the Niger Delta has become too cheap and dispensable to the oil companies in their unbridled quest for profit.’’

He explained that rather than own up to their responsibility and do what was necessary, the spills were routinely attributed to illegal bunkering or sabotage leaving the impacted communities to their fate.

"Despite numerous promises that these multinational oil operators have made to this honourable House and impacted communities, no useful efforts or progress on tackling oil spills has been made.

"The Niger Delta will suffer irreversible environmental catastrophe if decisive action is not taken to combat the reckless and criminal conduct of the oil industry,

"Firm structures must be put in place to have the oil companies comply with international best practices in their operations.’’

- See more at: http://www.aitonline.tv/post-house_of_reps_want_agip_oil_to_contain_spill_in_bayelsa_state#sthash.bl9o6h4U.dpuf

The House of Representatives on Wednesday, urged the Nigerian Agip Oil Company to clean up recent multiple oil spills to avoid fire outbreak in communities in Bayelsa.

This followed a motion sponsored by Rep. Douye Diri (Bayelsa-PDP), and unanimously adopted by members through a voice vote.

The motion which came under matter of urgent national public importance was on the need to address severe pollution of the Niger Delta environment due to alarmingly high incidences of preventable oil spills.

The House, therefore, directed that oil companies should publish monthly updates of oil spills in five daily newspapers and submit copies of the same to the House.

The company will as well disclose the existence of potentially dangerous equipment and report back to the House within six weeks for further legislative action.

Speaking on the motion, Diri said that oil companies had continued to treat resolutions passed on same matter with disdain, adding that if it continued, the National Assembly will lose its respect before the public.

Diri expressed concern that the spillages resulted in the wanton waste of lives and property, adding that it also caused severe pollution to the environment.

"The lives and livelihood of the people of the Niger Delta has become too cheap and dispensable to the oil companies in their unbridled quest for profit.’’

He explained that rather than own up to their responsibility and do what was necessary, the spills were routinely attributed to illegal bunkering or sabotage leaving the impacted communities to their fate.

"Despite numerous promises that these multinational oil operators have made to this honourable House and impacted communities, no useful efforts or progress on tackling oil spills has been made.

"The Niger Delta will suffer irreversible environmental catastrophe if decisive action is not taken to combat the reckless and criminal conduct of the oil industry,

"Firm structures must be put in place to have the oil companies comply with international best practices in their operations.’’

- See more at: http://www.aitonline.tv/post-house_of_reps_want_agip_oil_to_contain_spill_in_bayelsa_state#sthash.bl9o6h4U.dpuf