I had the privilege of reading a post by one "evergreeen123" here in the politics section on Nairaland. And, the poster made an attempt to drive the 'carved' truth as I like to put it - that the north dominates the oil fields/blocks ownership lists.

It's quite unfortunate, our children have refused to spend a few minutes on the internet to dig into matter's that interest or concern them and it seems this ailment is only ever present when it comes to politics of north and south.

It would be morally wrong and a travesty to allow such "carved" truth remain undebated or considered, hence this thread.

Here are a few points to note:

1. The north does not control 83% of the oil wells in this country.
2. Multinational companies, as well as the NNPC own over 80% of the oil wells in this country.
3. The list which holds the names of oil well owners has as many Yoruba, Hausa and Igbo names on it.

References:
http://www.gamji.com/haruna/haruna420.htm
http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/real-ownership-of-indigenous-oil-blocks-revealed/142113/
http://www.punchng.com/news/northerners-hold-83-per-cent-of-oil-blocks-senator/

my man, u may be right, but among the indigenes, certainly the North owes more than 80%

U think the Honourable Senator will make such assertions on the floor if he wasnt sure?

Dont ful urself