………report to be submitted soon
The Ogoni Dialogue Committee on the Resumption of Oil Extraction in Ogoniland has concluded its consultations and will soon submit its findings to the Federal Government.
The committee’s Chairman, Prof. Don Baridam, disclosed this on Sunday during a final town hall meeting with stakeholders in Bori, Khana Local Government Area (LGA) of Rivers.
Baridam stated that the report to be presented to the Federal Government would reflect the collective views of the people of Ogoni.
According to him, the committee will harmonise its findings to produce a final position that will serve as the basis for negotiations with the government regarding the planned oil extraction.
“The dialogue committee remains committed to a robust consultation process that ensures Ogoni voices are not only heard but also considered before oil activities resumes,” he said.
Baridam assured that the perspective of residents from Nyo-Khana, Ken-Khana, and Babbe would also be incorporated into the committee’s negotiations with the government.
He noted that while grassroots consultations had been concluded, engagements with women, youths, and other interest groups would continue.
