Oil Commission: Community wants inclusion

One of the oil communities in Ibaji local government area of Kogi State, Omabo community has appealed to the State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Ododo to appoint a representative from the community into the Oil Commission established by the state government.

The President of Omabo Youth Diaspora, Hon. Ajodo Destiny in a statement issued and made available to tribuneonline, stated that the community want a representative to be given due representation in the Oil Commission.

According to the community, the initial declaration, the oil communities in Ibaji Local Government Area were identified as six , namely: Omabo, Odeke, Echeno, Ihile, Obale, and Anocha.

He noted that during the recent appointments into the commission, Omabo community was unfortunately left out without a representative.

The Omabo Youth Diaspora, under the leadership of Hon. Ajodo Destiny, President of the Omabo Youth Diaspora, commended the effort Alhaji Ahmed Ododo, most especially on the establishment of the Oil Commission and the appointment of Ibaji indigenes into the commission.

“Your Excellency, Omabo is the custodian of Oil Well 4 (commonly known as Location 4) in Ibaji Local Government Area. This community has historically defended and safeguarded the well over time. In the spirit of fairness, justice, and inclusiveness, we humbly appeal that Omabo community be given due representation in the Oil Commission of the state.

“The people of Omabo strongly believe in the vision and leadership of His Excellency, Alhaji Usman Ahmed Ododo, and the progressive values of the All Progressives Congress (APC). We are confident that our appeal will receive favorable consideration.

“On behalf of Omabo Youth Diaspora, we also express gratitude to Rt. Hon. Comfort Enwuchola Egwaba for her unwavering commitment in ensuring the oil bill was successfully passed.

The community also commended former governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, for his tireless effort in making sure Kogi State was officially recognized as an oil-producing state.

“We remain hopeful that with the consideration of our appeal, the Omabo community will gladly continue to stand in support of the administration of Alhaji Ahmed Ododo, and the APC.