FOLLOWING the renewed attacks on oil installations in the Niger Delta by a new militant group, Niger Delta Avengers, the Deputy Governor of Delta State, Mr. Kingsley Otuaro, who is the head of a high-powered Advocacy Committee set up by Governor Ifeanyi Okowa to halt the on-going attacks on oil installations in the state by militants, will relocate to the creeks from tomorrow.
It was learned that the committee will likely hold a meeting today and thereafter, meet separately with the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Ikenwoli I and other royal fathers to brief them on its mandate and seek their support.
Mr Otuaro confirmed to Vanguard on phone that the directive of Governor Okowa was that they (committee members) should remain in the creeks until the problem was resolved.
He said: “We will not return to Warri or Asaba once we step into the creeks. We will remain there until we finish our assignment.
We will go round the communities to talk to the people and their leaders. We will meet with different groups to find solution to the crisis.”
The committee is likely to meet with the traditional ruler of Gbaramatu Kingdom, HRM Oboro-Gbaraun II, Aketekpe, Agadaba and other leaders from tomorrow.
Members of the committee include Commissioner for Youth Development, Asupa Forteta, Commissioner for Oil and Gas, Mofe Pirah, Special Adviser on Niger Delta Affairs, Kelly Penaowu and Special Adviser on Petroleum Matters, Bosin Ebikeme.
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