Isoko traditional rulers visit Buhari, seek Federal appointment for indigenes
The leaders during the meeting appealed to President Buhari to extend the amnesty programme to the peaceful youths in Isoko and consider them for Federal appointments.
They also asked the President to reward the Isoko community for being peaceful and protecting the nations oil and gas assets for over 15 years.
The President-General of the Isoko Development Union and spokesman for the traditional rulers, Iduh Amadhe called on President Buhari to look into the spread of development projects in Niger Delta.
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| President Buhari receives in audience HRM Ovrawah Omogha 1 Odiologbo of Oleh Kingdom and Isoko Traditional Rulers Council in State House on 27th July 2018 |
“With eight oil fields of flow stations in Isoko land, we appeal to His Excellency to direct NNPC to establish a gas plant and a modular refinery in Isoko land.
“It will be beneficial to the nation; it will create employment and generate revenue,’’ he said.
Amadhe claimed that Isoko community had been sidelined in Federal Government appointments, adding that the area had also ignored in the establishment of federal educational institutions, skill development centers, and infrastructure.
‘I Will Look Into 13% Derivation,’ Buhari Promises Isoko Leaders
President Muhammadu Buhari says his administration will look into the constitutional 13 per cent derivation benefit to the Niger Delta region and ensure even spread of developmental projects across the region.
“I have listened attentively to your address and I will still update myself with details of development in your area as it relates to oil and gas, and lack of infrastructure.
“I will look at the constitutional 13 per cent derivation and what previous governments have done, in order to know what we can do,’’ President Buhari said.
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