[size=18pt]Relocate NNPC headquarters to Port Harcourt – Wali[/size]

Posted by: hoohaaadmin Posted date: April 18, 2013 In: News




A Port Harcourt based legal practitioner and founder of Freedom Avenue, Mr. Kingsley Wali has called on the Federal Government of Nigerian (FGN) to relocate the corporate headquarters of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to Niger Delta. He also condemned the practice of situating the corporate headquarters of other oil prospecting and producing companies in Lagos instead of their operational bases.
Polluted Niger Delta waters

Polluted Niger Delta waters

Mr. Wali who is also an environmentalist was speaking on AIT television programme, “Niger Delta Matters.” He urged the government to thoroughly implement the policy that necessitated the relocation of the headquarters of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) from Abuja to Lagos. “Obasanjo moved NPA headquarters from Abuja to Lagos on account of the water being in Lagos. Why is NNPC headquarters in Abuja? Where is the oil? Niger Delta or Abuja?” He queried.
Mr.Kingsley Wali

Mr.Kingsley Wali

He lambasted a section of Niger Delta leaders for their poor appreciation of the propaganda war waged against the region by interests outside the zone. He specifically pointed out the south west for always promoting its perspective irrespective of what other regions think. “The South-West people always want you to see things from South West perspective, hence the “ignorant comments from the likes of Lai Mohammed. That’s not to say we (Niger Deltans) don’t have our faults. Our people don’t seem to plan for the next level.” He opined.

Commenting on the slow pace of development in the region despite huge monetary inflows, he tasked the leaders to desist from irrelevant talk shops that have yielded nothing to the ordinary citizen. “For me, conferences, master plans don’t matter. What counts is the will to govern. What master plan was used to build third mainland bridge?” He asked. He admonished leaders and policy makers to have the will to execute the master plans.

Speaking to Hoohaa online after the programme, Mr. Wali stated that the absence of truth in public discourse is one of the challenges the country is facing. “People are scared of calling a spade by its name due to pecuniary dispositions.” He said.

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No sane government 'll prefer a creek full of militants and a few population of productive people over a state that has everything. Deal with it, Lagos is the bomb

Recognize a BOSS(Lagos) when you see ONE

Eko Atlantic: No sane government 'll prefer a creek full of militants and a few population of productive people over a state that has everything. Deal with it, Lagos is the bomb

Recognize a BOSS(Lagos) when you see ONE

But they'll prefer to enjoy the proceeds from the creek abi?

cjrane:

But they'll prefer to enjoy the proceeds from the creek abi?

Sure thing

I wonder what NNPC head office 'll be doing in PH.
Why not tell private oil compn. to do same? Mehn these firms are business oriented and not a charity organization that helps in commissioning community projects.

they should move the refineries as well.

What about the Rifinery in Kaduna? Brainless lawyer!

Eko Atlantic:

Sure thing

I wonder what NNPC head office 'll be doing in PH.
Why not tell private oil compn. to do same? Mehn these firms are business oriented and not some charity organization that helps in commissioning community projects.

if only you took out time to do a real research you would have realized that most American Oil and gas companies and oil servicing companies have their headquarters in the Oil Corridor in Texas.

The next phase of Militancy if this anormaly is not immediately corrected might not rule out the bombing out of the Operational activities of any company that refuses against international norm to relocate its headquarters to Port Harcourt or Niger Delta.

This is the biggest Injustice ever in the history of mankind , it is worst than colonialism , apartheid and xenophobia combined, a situation where oil is drilled in Niger Delta and the proceeds and tax paid in Lagos is as good as the money made in Nigeria and been spent in London or New york.

Niger Deltans would be the most daft and un serious people in the world to allow their birth right taken over right under their nostrils and with insults and discrimination given back to them , the recent revelation of the award of Oil block was a case in study of how Niger Deltans have been fooled by people they are more hard working , more intelligent , stronger and more purposeful .

I think it's very appropriate for Head Offices of the Oil company to be located where the bulk of their oil is source. It gives badly needed job to the local populace, curtail rural-urban migration, and reduces restiveness.

The FG should seriously consider this.

This is a standard practice the world over.

Norway - oil operations and companies are located in Stavanger where the oil is drilled.

U.S.A. - Houston , and every other country except Nigeria, why?




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Eko Atlantic: No sane government 'll prefer a creek full of militants and a few population of productive people over a state that has everything. Deal with it, Lagos is the bomb

Recognize a BOSS(Lagos) when you see ONE

then i belive you're ignorant to the fact that the nigerian LNG has moved it's headquaters from lagos to port harcourt along with shell and other major oil companies. The only thing holding NNPC back is accomodation and the taught of leaving those magnificent towers in abuja. And for your information, port harcourt is 100% safer than lagos.

treats and intimidation o yo yoooo !!!!! Ministry of Education shall go to? Agricultural headquarters shall go to? defence head quarters shall go to? FCT shall go to? Industries shall go to? Steel shall go to? Solid minerals shall go too?
NPA headquarters is well placed in Lagos abeg. Even they would be happier there.

Eko Atlantic: No sane government 'll prefer a creek full of militants and a few population of productive people over a state that has everything. Deal with it, Lagos is the bomb

Recognize a BOSS(Lagos) when you see ONE

^^
This post is obviously hurting so many feelings.
Lwkmd...

haka_nai: treats and intimidation o yo yoooo !!!!! Ministry of Education shall go to? Agricultural headquarters shall go to? defence head quarters shall go to? FCT shall go to? Industries shall go to? Steel shall go to? Solid minerals shall go too?
NPA headquarters is well placed in Lagos abeg. Even they would be happier there.

There is a very big difference between a Government Ministry and a parastatal , While the Ministry of transport is in Abuja NPA is in Lagos , while Ministry of Agriculture is in Abuja , Cocoa headquarters is in Ibadan and the Ministry of solid minerials is in Abuja Coal Coporation headquarters is in Enugu.

Th ministry of Defense and Defense headquarters is in Abuja because that is the seat of power but the defense academy is in kaduna and the military brigades are decentralised

Eko Atlantic:

^^
This post is obviously hurting so many feelings.
Lwkmd...

....stupidity personified!Typical of the slippery tribe....always hoping that Yoruba press will do the damage control for them!ha ha ha Ijaw militants will soon be knocking on your doors in lagos.

kettykings:


There is a very big difference between a Government Ministry and a parastatal , While the Ministry of transport is in Abuja NPA is in Lagos , while Ministry of Agriculture is in Abuja , Cocoa headquarters is in Ibadan and the Ministry of solid minerials is in Abuja Coal Coporation headquarters is in Enugu.

Th ministry of Defense and Defense headquarters is in Abuja because that is the seat of power but the defense academy is in kaduna and the military brigades are decentralised

^^^ As for me am in total support of spreading out federal establishment around states and even ministries. I also support resource control and regional government. Decentralize the whole thing shikenan!!! while I think treats and intimidation will not get the desired results. SNC is needed urgently

This and more are the reasons why Thiefinubu and his ACN gangs are queueing up behind the north, they fear GEJ might give to ceasar( Niger delta), what belongs to ceasar( (NNPC) headquarters.


While under Okpara, the eastern region moved shell headquarters from Owerre to Ph, because Okpara knew that was the right thing to do. But Awo having deceived boro and Wiwa,looked the other way, when oil headquarters were being sited in Lagos, a place very far away fron niger delta.


And for the records, If Ph is not safe for NNPC, Uyo and Calabar are more safe than Lagos. So lets get the damn thing moved there immediately.

Why should NNPC Head Office be moved when they can simply built another structure there and staff it with people who need to deal specifically with anything related to admin-related oil business. The one in Abuja serves as the top location for bureaucracy, foreign oil company-related business, accounting, etc. What is wrong in that??

Sloan: Why should NNPC Head Office be moved when they can simply built another structure there and staff it with people who need to deal specifically with anything related to admin-related oil business. The one in Abuja serves as the top location for bureaucracy, foreign oil companyheadq-related business, accounting, etc. What is wrong in that??

The NPA headquarters was moved from Abuja to Lagos because majority of the maritime activities take place in lagos, so why leave the headquarters of international oil companies in Lagos and NNPC In abuja when the majority of oil prospecting, exploration, extraction is done in Niger delta, NLNG headquaters Has already been moved to Port Harcourt so other oil companies headquarters should follow suite, this is what is obtainable every where in the world

Under Yaradua, NLNG HQ was relocated to Port Harcourt after protest from South-South Governors (when they were united) led by Gov. Amaechi. I support the lawyer, am yet to understand why NNPC HQs should be in Lagos.

pazienza: This and more are the reasons why Thiefinubu and his ACN gangs are queueing up behind the north, they fear GEJ might give to ceasar( Niger delta), what belongs to ceasar( (NNPC) headquarters.


While under Okpara, the eastern region moved shell headquarters from Owerre to Ph, because Okpara knew that was the right thing to do. But Awo having deceived boro and Wiwa,looked the other way, when oil headquarters were being sited in Lagos, a place very far away fron niger delta.


And for the records, If Ph is not safe for NNPC, Uyo and Calabar are more safe than Lagos. So lets get the damn thing moved there immediately.

Contrary to your insinuations, APC seems to be the party that will enthrone true federalism and equity in Nigeria. My reason for not supporting the return of PDP is simply because they don't care about Niger Deltans at all. They believe that arming militants and giving them money is the right thing to do as witnessed recently in Rivers State. The legitimate people on the streets have not gained anything from 1999 till date and I don't see it changing. The conference being planned is solely for Jonathan's 2015 ambition and its likely troubles and not for the interest of Niger Deltans in particular and Nigeria in general.

Sloan: Why should NNPC Head Office be moved when they can simply built another structure there and staff it with people who need to deal specifically with anything related to admin-related oil business. The one in Abuja serves as the top location for bureaucracy, foreign oil company-related business, accounting, etc. What is wrong in that??

Tbf, NNPC in Eleme (wrongly called PH) have the structures to serve as the HQ. All they need to do is to build one or more skyscrapers.
Shikena.

pazienza: This and more are the reasons why Thiefinubu and his ACN gangs are queueing up behind the north, they fear GEJ might give to ceasar( Niger delta), what belongs to ceasar( (NNPC) headquarters.


While under Okpara, the eastern region moved shell headquarters from Owerre to Ph, because Okpara knew that was the right thing to do. But Awo having deceived boro and Wiwa,looked the other way, when oil headquarters were being sited in Lagos, a place very far away fron niger delta.


And for the records, If Ph is not safe for NNPC, Uyo and Calabar are more safe than Lagos. So lets get the damn thing moved there immediately.

Port Harcourt is safe. If you are not political conscious, you won't even notice there is any form of unrest in the state.

Abagworo:


Contrary to your insinuations, APC seems to be the party that will enthrone true federalism and equity in Nigeria. My reason for not supporting the return of PDP is simply because they don't care about Niger Deltans at all. They believe that arming militants and giving them money is the right thing to do as witnessed recently in Rivers State. The legitimate people on the streets have not gained anything from 1999 till date and I don't see it changing. The conference being planned is solely for Jonathan's 2015 ambition and its likely troubles and not for the interest of Niger Deltans in particular and Nigeria in general.

I wouldn't know if APC can implement true federalism. To me, it looks like they are tryna win us with that gift (TF). I read and listen to their leaders when they came to PH. They sounded like people that will promise anything to win us over.

If PDP understand these things, why are they wasting time to do the needful?

he is an idiot.. which produce more oil, between ondo stata and rivers state. .. ondo state produce more oil

This can only be achievable when GEJ has fulfilled his power Promise, then become very popular among Nigerians....until then it remains in Abuja "fullstop"