OPI calls Oborevwori to address DESOPADEC appointment and marginalization
Omadino Progressive Initiative OPI, a Warri based group has called on Delta State Governor-Elect, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori to address the marginalization of the Omadino community, saying that since the return of democracy in 1999, no Omadino indigene has been appointed to DESOPADEC, despite the contributions made by the community to the state revenue.
The group, in a statement, said that “Over the years, successive administrations have sidelined the Omadino Federated Communities within Warri South, Warri North and Warri South-West Local Government Areas in developmental projects and appointive positions.
The statement signed by the Chairman, Convener/Secretary, Publicity Secretary and Treasurer of OPI, Prince Metsese Diden, Mrs. Tsaye Mene, Comrade Quincy Onuwaje and James Udume respectively, said with Oborevwori’s vast knowledge and experience in government, they are confident that his administration will bring growth and development to Deltans.
“We see your emergence as an opportunity to grow Delta State to its full potential and bring succour to the marginalized people in Delta State.”
“Omadino Federated Communities, contribute up to 40% of revenues accruing to the state from crude oil and gas production and are host to oil and gas wells and network of pipelines operated by major oil companies like Chevron Nigeria Limited, CONOIL Producing Limited, Nigerian Petroleum Development Company, Heritage Oil Company Limited, Neconde Energy Limited, and Amaranta Oil and Gas Services.
“There are no infrastructural or human capital development projects in Omadino from the government or companies. Successive governments have not appointed anyone from our communities into the State Executive Council or any other important position.
“Our image of government presence in Omadino is the abandoned Technical School and Bypass road from Sapele Road to Omadino town. These two projects would have exponentially changed the face of Omadino in terms of human capital and infrastructural development. We are also unhappy that Omadino is not represented in the Delta State Waterways/Lands Security Committee, to ensure the safety of our communities.
“We groan in pain and despondence when we see the commissioning of projects across the length and breadth of the state. The stronger government mantra of the current administration is a mirage to us in Omadino. We are left with no reward for our support and contributions. We remain sanguine about your ability to treat all Deltans with fairness and equity and this optimism is the major driver for this open letter.
“We are using this medium to demand the following: Appointment of Omadino indigenes into the State Executive Council and other government parastatals to reflect our oil and gas production contribution, completion of the Sapele Road – Omadino Bypass Road, completion of the abandoned Technical School and construction of internal road projects within Omadino.
“We are a peace-loving community committed to the growth and development of the state and believe in fairness and justice for all. We hold you in trust and good conscience to consider these requests and use your good offices to address them in order to bring succor and inclusiveness to the people of Omadino.”
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