User:Godwin Aigbe

Inside Niger Delta: Inside Niger delta is a about the militant groups in the oil rich region of Nigeria who have resorted in the use of violence by taking up arms and kidnapping in achieving their aim and aspirations. The article should uncover the untold and hidden story about the root cause of violence in the region. When acted upon should generate and provoke some positive responses and solutions. It will also expose the specific role the oil companies and the government of Nigeria plays that aggravates the ongoing conflict in the region.

I am particularly motivated to write this article after having series of conversations with some of the indigenous groups in the Niger delta region and some individuals and corporate bodies. I discovered that there were so many untold stories about the agenda of the militant groups in Niger Delta region.

As an indigene of one of the Niger Delta states of Nigeria, I have also been fortunate to experience some of the major conflicting and ambiguous issues in the region that have triggered such violence move by the militants in the region.

The lack of basic necessities and social amenities such as electricity, roads, health care, water, good schools etc. in the region has also angered and contributed massively to the cause of violence and kidnapping in the region. Also the Nigerian labour/work force who are faced with the problem of unemployment are the most vulnerable group, hence have resorted to violence as a means of survival. So many educated Nigerians are jobless. One could see the zeal and energy in so many of them, but the jobs are not just there for them.

This article should uncover both the government and oil companies’ failings and will give the Nigerian government an insight of what should be done to end this crises and a lasting solution to the numerous problems in the region, not the option of giving few individuals amnesty.

Benefits of this article

This article should provide the government and the oil companies or all other interested groups who have a stake in Nigerian oil a lasting solution to the numerous problems in the region, and will give the Nigerian government an insight of what should be done to end this crises and a lasting solution to the numerous problems in the region. Awareness and clarity about the root causes of the crises should be created to trigger people’s views and the required solutions.

If all stake holders in the oil industry should act on the above listed problems and recommendations generated from this article which should be a boost in the production of oil and supply which will see a rise in exportation of crude oil in Nigeria.

Also this can guarantee security and stability in the region which will guarantee potential investors in the country a safe and secured place to invest in.

Communities, individuals and corporate bodies affected directly or indirectly should air their views, present their plight and untold stories to the government and the world at large.

Also communities affected with pollution, gas flaring (cause of acid rain) have the right to and need to expressing their anger and grievances and peacefully present them to the Nigerian government and the whole world at large.

Acting on the recommendations generated from this article will pave way for long lasting solution to the Niger Delta crises in Nigeria.

When there is stability in oil production and security guaranteed in the region, the oil companies will benefit by way of making more profit, there will be more exportation of crude oil which will benefit the Nigerian government and overall growth in the Nigerian economy.

This article should also help stop conflicts in the region by way of enlightening the people and more lives saved.

This article was put together by Godwin Aigbe

MSc Energy and Environmental Management.