IVF seeks release of detained fighters
For peace to reign in the Niger Delta, some militant groups have urged the Federal Government to reopen the Maritime University in Okerenkoko, Delta State.

Following the celebrated ceasefire declared by some militant groups, the fighters are calling for a review of the peace process initiated by elder statesman, Chief Edwin Clark.

While the Niger Delta Greenland and Justice Mandate (NDGJM vowed to “carry out more deadly attacks until the right thing is done”, the Bayelsa State-based Iduwini Volunteer Force (IVF) threatened that its fighters would continue to bomb oil pipelines if the university is not reopened.

The IVF listed six demands that must be met by the government, including an unconditional release of detained militants. It accused the authorities of being insincere with the peace process.
The Spokesman of the group, Commander Johnson Biboye, in a statement, said the government would only prove its sincerity by releasing the detainees.

According to him, members of the IVF held a protracted meeting, which started in the evening of August 21, 2016 and ended in the early hours of August 22, 2016, in the creeks. He said the group deliberated extensively on the security situation in the Niger Delta, as well as the efforts of notable leaders to seek peace and dialogue in resolving the crisis.

The statement said :“The group commended President Muhammadu Buhari; first military governor of the old Rivers State and Chairman, Niger Delta Dialogue Committee King Alfred Papapreye Diete-Spiff; Chief Dr. Edwin Kiagbodo Clark; Chief Dr. Wellington Okirika; Bolowei of Gbaramatu Kingdom, Prince Mike Emuh, National Chairman Host Communities of Nigeria (HOSCON) and very many other leaders for their untiring efforts at ensuring that peace prevails in the Niger Delta, even at the detriment of their safety and that of their families.”

Lauding the efforts of the leaders, the IVF insisted that all freedom fighting groups in the region should embrace peace “as a mark of honor to the concerted efforts of these our notable leaders in enhancing the peace process.”

But the spokesman of the NDGJM, General Aldo Agbalaja, described the meeting convened by Clark and Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State in Warri last Friday as a charade. He alleged the conveners were the same people who mismanaged the region under former President Goodluck Jonathan.

Agbalaja advised the Federal Government to embrace the Niger Delta Dialogue Contact Group (NDDCG) led by the Amanyanabo of Twon Brass, Alfred Diete-Spiff, which, according to him, has the commitment of some international agencies.

“We would rather the Federal Government builds on this group to reach out to the genuine representatives of the people of the region, to discuss the way forward because we believ[color=#990000][/color]e what is worth doing at all is worth doing well,” NDGJM said.

The upland-based militants said they were carrying on with their avowed campaign to sabotage oil and gas interests until the Federal Government “does what is right for the people.”

It insisted that “only a credibly convened conference of Niger Delta stakeholders, made up of real, grass-rooted representatives from the six core Niger Delta states can call for dialogue on behalf of the region.”
Source: http://m.guardian.ng/news/militants-want-government-to-reopen-maritime-varsity/
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I thought Nigeria's crude production would have ceased by now. That we're still at 1 million bpd is fantastic.

I urge the militant not to stop, they should continue the bombing and let see if their demands will be met.

You can't sow wind and not reap whirlwind!

Make your findings well b4 u talk @ poster above

Tokt:
Foolish militants. We currently have 2 maritime schools in Nigeria and they aren't closed. The one in Delta hasn't been built or ready neither does it have any student yet. Anyone saying it should be opened should have his head properly examined.

Mtcheeeew .. Empty brain

Tokt:
Foolish militants. We currently have 2 maritime schools in Nigeria and they aren't closed. The one in Delta hasn't been built or ready neither does it have any student yet. Anyone saying it should be opened should have his head properly examined.

wats bad for having 3 or its becuz u saw Niger Delta?

Tokt:


Shut ur trap, i live in ND and has nothing against it. The two existing schools we Av currently aren't filled to capacity yet, why demand for a new one during this austerity period? Go to Oron, they are still looking for students and ur people have refused to go to school. Fill up both schools first before talking about another one.

see ursef bloody lair!!! My broda skuls at oron, they are nt lukin for any damn students and move u jst showed ur bigotry MY PEOPLE REFUSE TO GO TO SCHOOL

DropShot:
I thought Nigeria's crude production would have ceased by now. That we're still at 1 million bpd is fantastic.

I urge the militant not to stop, they should continue the bombing and let see if their demands will be met.

You can sow wind and not reap whirlwind!

Bros 1 million bpd is not fantastic, if you are in doubt go and ask Aregberascal

Ghdjk

cktheluckyman:

Bros 1 million bpd is not fantastic, if you are in doubt go and ask Aregberascal

As long as that paid per comment poster you replied receives his daily stipend and recharge card, all is well and fair with him.

It's a necessity in that part of the country. Maritime ..will expose the boys in learning more about their immediate environment..and reduce miltancy creating more opportunities across board.