2023: PANDEF Tables Demands Before Obi (DETAILS)

2023: PANDEF Tables Demands Before Obi (DETAILS)

The Pan Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, has presented the demand for federalism to the Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi.

PANDEF made the demand during an interactive meeting in Yenagoa on Friday, when Obi visited Bayelsa State as part of his presidential campaign.

The group’s demand, read to the Labour Party candidate and signed by Senator Emmanuel Ibok Essien, National Chairman, and Dr. Godknows B. Igali, Secretary, Board of Trustees, insisted that if elected president, he demonstrate commitment to a true federal structure.

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Senator Essien while presenting the region’s demand told Obi, “when you win you have to protect our interest because the Niger Delta is the region that produce over 80 per cent of the revenue for the country and we cannot be taken for granted. We request that you consider structural adjustments/devolution of power with increased resources to sub-nationals. This will allow the regions to develop at their own pace while also assisting the country’s growth.

“We also want you to look at the restructuring of NDDC, which was established to help the Niger Delta region and ensure that the policies implemented including regional master plan which was made but has not been implemented. Also, projects like railway within the South South, referral hospitals, agricultural value chain plants, the East- West road which for over 20 years has not been completed.

“The immediate reactivation of all sea ports in the South South and creation of new ports to encourage movement of goods and services from the South South through the South East and North Central to the North East.

“This will also boost economic and employment opportunities for our young people.

“Relocation of the Headquarters of International Oil Companies, IOCs, to their areas of operation in Niger Delta.

“Supporting the setting up of modular refineries to promote employment opportunities, check security challenges in the Niger Delta and supplement local production of refined products.

“Completion of the Gas Mega City in Delta State, the Brass Fertilizer Complex in Bayelsa State, and the reactivation of ALSCON Aluminum Smelter Plant in Akwa Ibom State as well as formation of Coast Guards under the supervision of the Nigerian Navy to bolster Maritime Security.

“The I6-Point Agenda – we presented the 16-Point Demand to the present administration on 1st November, 2016. We will provide copies to you and your team for your perusal and finally, we like to place on record, the desire of the South South Zone to play critical role for the success of your government, when you win as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”

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