Ijaw Youths Threaten Oil Facility Shutdown Over Spillage Concerns
The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) has issued a warning to shut down oil facilities in the Ijaw region if concrete actions are not taken to address oil spillages and environmental degradation caused by oil exploitation. Dr. Alay Theophilus, the President of the council, announced the formation of a mobilization and sensitization committee to coordinate the shutdown if the federal government fails to act.
The council criticized the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) and called for the immediate removal of Prof. Nenibarin Zabbei, the project coordinator, citing a lack of understanding of the agency's mandate. The council also passed a vote of confidence in Governor Siminalayi Fubara of River State and endorsed President Bola Tinubu for the 2027 general elections, emphasizing the importance of environmental concerns alongside political considerations.
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