3Is restrategize, to push for Ijaw, Isoko and Itsekiri  interests amid perceived marginalisation

Ijaw, Isoko  and Itsekiri elders and leaders in Delta South Senatorial District, have restrategized, with a view to pressure Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, to urgently address perceived marginalisation of the ethnic Nationalities as regards infrastructural development.                                   

A Source privy to a meeting held in  Warri, Tuesday January 27, told newsmen that the elders, under the auspices of Ijaw, Isoko and Itsekiri Leaders' Forum, 3Is, resolved to engage Governor Oborevwori on a wide range of issues, bothering on inadequate funding of Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission, DESOPADEC, lopsided execution of major infrastructural projects in the state and the governor's seeming lack of communication with elders, who are not active politicians.                                           

According to the Source, the elders noted that since Governor Oborevwori assumed office, nothing has been heard about DESOPADEC budget and the Commission appears to be suffering from inadequate and timely release of funds, "despite the more than triple increase of the monthly derivation money from  FAAC."                                           

The elders, who were said to be  considering extensive media interactions in the days ahead, to highlight the perceived neglect of Ijaw, Isoko and Itsekiri  communities, especially the riverine oil and gas producing/ impacted communities in the execution of projects, also expressed displeasure with what they consider the zero impact representation of the Senator Representing Delta South Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Joel Onowakpo - Thomas.

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