By: our Reporter
Oil communities in Ilaje area of Ondo State have called on the state government to call to order an oil company, Chevron Nigeria Limited to avoid breach of existing peace in the area.
This is contained in a Statement signed by Barr Wole A. Ogungbeje – Chairman and Engr. Kehinde I. Omoyele – Secretary of Amalgamation Of Ilaje Ugbo Coastal Communities Association (AMAICOMMA) and a copy made available to SUNSHINETRUTH in Akure.
The group had earlier issued a 72 hour ultimatum to the oil company which has since expired without any action.
“Prior now, we have issued a 72 hour ultimatum which has since expired. Chevron has still not comply with our modest demands of dealing with AMAICOMMA, the existing and recognised body in the oil producing communities.
“Consequent upon Chevron’s affront, and lack of respect for the pursuit of peace in the resolution of this matter, we now issue a fresh notice, and final notice of 48 hours, for Chevron Nigeria Ltd to address all our requests and take appropriate actions to accommodate our demand as stated in all our previous correspondences.
“We reiterate that this window serves as the final opportunity to allow reason reign instead of resorting to violence,” the group said.
Below is the full text of the press statement;
A PASSIONATE APPEAL TO THE ONDO STATE GOVERNMENT TO CALL CHEVRON NIGERIA LIMITED TO ORDER SO AS TO AVOID BREACH OF PEACE.
Our rational instincts always favoured dialogue as the best weapon in the resolution of crisis among men. This factor has played a dominant role in our interactions with Chevron Nigeria Ltd, though Chevron Nigeria Ltd is currently abusing our civil methods of handling issues as we have been taking for granted.
Sir, Ilajes have not been known to act cowardly especially in the face of criminal provocation, blatant abuse and injustice perpetrated against the host community. It is a gross irresponsibility on the part of Chevron Nigeria Ltd to attract unnecessary and avoidable hostility to her investment in Ilaje land. Prior now, we have issued a 72 hour ultimatum which has since expired. Chevron has still not comply with our modest demands of dealing with AMAICOMMA, the existing and recognised body in the oil producing communities.
Consequent upon Chevron’s affront, and lack of respect for the pursuit of peace in the resolution of this matter, we now issue a fresh notice, and final notice of 48 hours, for Chevron Nigeria Ltd to address all our requests and take appropriate actions to accommodate our demand as stated in all our previous correspondences. We reiterate that this window serves as the final opportunity to allow reason reign instead of resorting to violence.
Lastly, we hereby call on the Ondo state government to compel Chevron to allow peace to reign in the once volitile Ilaje nation. For the avoidance of doubt, we will take the battles to all Chevron facilities in our mandate area, all in the name of honouring the choice made by Chevron.
While awaiting your intervention, please accept our warmest regards.
- Barr Wole A. Ogungbeje – Chairman
- Engr. Kehinde I. Omoyele – Secretary
For
AMALGAMATION OF ILAJE UGBO COASTAL COMMUNITIES ASSOCIATION (AMAICOMMA)
