We are constrained to write this open letter to distinguished members of
corporate Nigeria, the political class, partners of sustainable development
and shared prosperity on the State of the Niger Delta region on the on-going
evil conspiracy against the future of the region which is clearly trying to
undermine our collective intelligence and uncompromising commitment to the
unity and oneness of the Nigerian nation, founded on the principles equity
and good conscience.
Rather unfortunate that, in recent times issues that have been set aside as
amongst the minimum settlement criteria over the longtime neglect and
exploitation of the region natural resources and environment are beginning
to be aggressively ignored by our fellow compatriots and corporate citizens.
Specifically, the recent attempt to truncate the presidential directive on
the shipment of Oil and Gas Cargoes to the three proximate Ports within the
Niger Delta region, (i.e. Onne, Warri and Calabar) and the subtle withdrawal
through clandestine means by Ladol Integrated Logistics Enterprise Limited,
the local content partners to the Egina FPSO Project.
This directives in all intent and purpose are altruistic and sound against
all measurement parameter, including economic reasoning; when the Lagos
Ports is currently congested and have the same facilities that can be
compared to what obtains in the aforementioned three (3) ports, the Port
activities is capable of stimulating the Micro and Macro business
activities, strengthen the regions diversification strategy away from Oil
and create both direct and indirect Jobs. On the social parameter, there
would be greater advancement occasioned by the influx of potential business
partners and the political inclusiveness, which will promote mutual trust
and stability.
Herein Ladol, willingly agreed to undertake there component of the
fabrication works of the FPSO in Agge, Bayelsa State. This is done in full
realization that the means possible are existent in the region and further
committed this patriotic act to His Excellency, the President of the Federal
Republic of Nigeria, Dr.Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR via letter dated,
Monday, September 16, 2013.
So also is the laughable purported postulate by a few disgruntled and
selfish elements in the National Assembly that the entire Nigeria should be
seem and deemed as oil Producing region when nature clearly disagrees and
has made the Niger Delta region of Nigeria the only naturally and legitimate
region that is oil producing in Nigeria.
Clearly, this subtle attempts smacks mischief and utter disrespect to the
good and peace loving people of Niger Delta Region who have always been
supportive of the unity and progress of our dear country, Nigeria.
However, we must state in very clear terms that any attempt to subvert this
noble intention by any political class who purportedly believes they can
trample on our rights, shall be roundly and aggressively resisted.
The region must not be viewed as a conquered territory that can be treated
with disdain, but must be seen as a critical stakeholder in the interest of
good governance and progressive conscience.
We shall collectively resist to be seen as the hunters dog that are only fit
for the bones after a successful hunting, whereas we contribute
significantly to our common pool to sustain the Nigerian project.
We are therefore making it in un-quantified terms that; every gentleman
agreement hitherto entered must be strengthened and respected and should not
suffer any political malfeasance.
We are profiling possible breaches against the region and will soon alert
the world about this unpatriotic and unethical conducts and their grand
conspiracy to annihilate the region. We have treaded this path of resistance
before and shall not hesitate to do so, when it becomes absolutely
necessary.
Signed
Comrade Joe Jackson
President
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