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Unemployment, negligence: Youths shut down Shell facility in Bayelsa

Unemployment, negligence: Youths shut down Shell facility in Bayelsa
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On Thursday, Youths of Agbidiama Community in the Ekeremor Local Government Area of Bayelsa State staged a protest and shutting down the Clough Creek flow station operated by the Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria.
President of Agbidiama Youth Council, Mr Torke Ekpetun, accused Shell and other oil-servicing companies of not providing employment and empowerment schemes, refusal to engage indigenous firms for catering services and neglect of the community and its leadership, abandoning their developmental obligations to the community. Ekpetun claimed that an allied firm, Clinthwealth Nigeria Limited, which was contracted by the SPDC to provide services at its oilfield in the area, had neglected the community youths since 2018, among other grievances. He said, “We frown at the current situation whereby host communities will bear the adverse impacts of operations of these oil companies with little or no benefit. “We are yearning for dialogue to resolve all issues. They (SPDC and others) have refused to recognise a duly constituted youth leadership in employment matters.” In reaction to the protest, the Media Relations Manager, SPDC, Mr Bamidele Odugbesan, said the oil company valued a cordial relationship with its host communities and would not do anything to undermine it. Odugbesan said, “It is a long-standing policy of SPDC to provide opportunities for its host communities, including but not limited to community contracts, scholarships at different levels, economic empowerment programmes such as LiveWIRE, healthcare support like the Oloibiri health programme and COVID-19 equipment donations to Bayelsa and other states. “We also have GMoU community development programme that funds community projects decided by the communities. “As we strive for a stronger relationship with our host communities, we are open to discussions on any complaints for an amicable resolution.” He added.
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pinkyj, October 20, 2020.

The whole world is aware of our peaceful conduct and we must not let some bad elements tarnish this enviable integrity. Once again, I wish to urge our youths to stop the protest for now and give peace a chance. This would disallow the government from using force.

pinkyj, October 20, 2020.

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pinkyj, October 17, 2020.

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pinkyj, October 15, 2020.

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pinkyj, October 15, 2020.

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pinkyj, October 15, 2020.

Amid this SARS and police brutality, so you can still budget this much

kimberly, October 12, 2020.

That's a words of encouragement for the youth. So is time for the youth to wise up and When will Enough be Enough? This is not the life any of you envisaged. You cannot continue in an environment that robs you of your destiny and kills your dream. Know your enemies, because it's time to face them

pinkyj, October 09, 2020.

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pinkyj, October 09, 2020.

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pinkyj, October 09, 2020.

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pinkyj, October 09, 2020.

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pinkyj, October 08, 2020.

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News Comments

Our leaders need to wake up to pragmatic and task-oriented leadership now so as to save our nation.

pinkyj, October 20, 2020.

The whole world is aware of our peaceful conduct and we must not let some bad elements tarnish this enviable integrity. Once again, I wish to urge our youths to stop the protest for now and give peace a chance. This would disallow the government from using force.

pinkyj, October 20, 2020.

I'm totally disappointed in Nigerian police, despite the promise from the government to end SARS and police brutality.

pinkyj, October 17, 2020.

That's a good advice.

pinkyj, October 15, 2020.

Hmmm.

pinkyj, October 15, 2020.

Yes, Lets just keep fighting Together. Follow @protectng2020 we are here to help#sarsmustend #EndPoliceBrutalityinNigeria.

pinkyj, October 15, 2020.

Well said. Keep it up.

pinkyj, October 15, 2020.

You are right about that because we are not is slaves, because Government are meant to serve the people and not themselves.

pinkyj, October 15, 2020.

Hmmm that is a great words of wisdom and guidance from your part. we need great nation. Nothing else matters.

pinkyj, October 15, 2020.

Amid this SARS and police brutality, so you can still budget this much

kimberly, October 12, 2020.

That's a words of encouragement for the youth. So is time for the youth to wise up and When will Enough be Enough? This is not the life any of you envisaged. You cannot continue in an environment that robs you of your destiny and kills your dream. Know your enemies, because it's time to face them

pinkyj, October 09, 2020.

Divine healing in Jesus mighty name.

pinkyj, October 09, 2020.

This is curious. Thank Jehovah for everything and life spearing.

pinkyj, October 09, 2020.

Under the party of do or die? You must face the challenges of the party you find yourself today.

pinkyj, October 09, 2020.

This is criminal act they must be prosecuted.

pinkyj, October 09, 2020.

Hmmm. Well I'm speechless.

pinkyj, October 09, 2020.

That's a good ambition.

pinkyj, October 09, 2020.

Hmmm

pinkyj, October 09, 2020.

Men with their tricks shaa.

pinkyj, October 09, 2020.

Buhari aide should use this to justify her statement.

pinkyj, October 08, 2020.

Read More Comments