Justice for the Delta means Unity for Naija

Oil a blessing and a curse

Our national Vitamalt® (petroleum) is sucked through a common straw which originates in the Niger Delta.  The Nigerians who live in this region have hardly benefited relative to the vast contribution which their region has offered to the nation over the past several decades.

 the rich aquaculture of the delta has been spoiled

Their environment has been polluted through the activities of oil and natural gas exploration.  The likes of Ken Sarow Wiwa were dealt with in the most intolerable ways simply for standing up for their rights.  

Naija the time to repair ones roof is when the sun is shining. People of good will, please imagine that you were from the delta.  How would you feel about this issue?

Ken Sarow Wiwa

     

Mujahid Dokubo-Asari

Nigerians shouldn't be preparing to turn guns on each other to resolve through violence these matters which can be settled peacefully by those who believe in justice.  The Niger Delta has given so much to Nigeria. It is time that we acknowledge this fact and initiate a program of development which will go beyond placating our brothers and sister of that region. Let us offer to them what they deserve to have, as the God given life blood of our nation comes from the space they occupy.

God loves the just. Those who make peaceful change impossible make violent change unavoidable.  The Niger Delta is part of Nigeria. In fact it is the heart of Nigeria.  Let us do the right thing. It is never too late to do what is right.