Oil: Nigeria’s Greatest Misfortune

Ex-militant leader, Alhaji Asari Dokubo and the President of the Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP), Mr.Legborsi Saro Pyagbara have called for the review of oil blocs allocation in the country.

This is on account of the allegation that over 80% of the oil blocs in the country are owned by northerners. Senator Ita Enang, representing Akwa-Ibom North, sparked the rage on Wednesday after telling those opposed to the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) that their opposition to the 10% host community fund by mostly northern senators was ‘misplaced’.

Reacting to the allegation, ex- militant leader, Alhaji Asari Dokubo, asked President Goodluck Jonathan to immediately revoke the licenses. Read more