House Committee Assures Oil Communities Of Justice

Chairman of the Rivers State House of Assembly Adhoc Committee set up to look into the petition presented by the Ekpeye people and hosts of OML 54, Hon. Major Jack, has assured the people of justice.
Jack gave the assurance after he led the five-man committee on a sight investigation to Okpele and Osigboko communities in Ahoada East Local Government Area, at the weekend.
Jack who addressed indigenes of the communities said the Assembly shared in their plight but urged them to maintain the peace, which they are known for over the years.
He said the company and other stakeholders will be invited for a formal public sitting to hear from them as part of measures to address the issues on ground.
Meanwhile some indigenes of Okpele Community in Ahoada-East have decried the neglect and environmental degradation caused by the Niger Delta Petroleum Resources Limited.
They averred that their drinking water sources have been polluted from oil exploration, while lamenting the failure of the oil firm to provide any alternative to cushion their sufferings.
Similar views were expressed by the indigenes of Osigboko  who decried lack  of roads  even though the only existing one had been devastated by the oil firm.
Also, they sought for the provision of a town hall and job opportunities for its young people as a way to reduce their plight over the years.
Recall that last week, the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Ikuinyi Owaji Ibani had announced the five-man Adhoc Committee to investigate a petition by the deputy speaker over the activities of NDPR.