The planned protest against Chevron Nigeria Limited, CNL by Voice of Warri Kingdom Women Initiative, VWKWI, which was postponed following Governor Sheriff Oborevwori 's reported intervention, may have received fresh support to go ahead.
Feelers reached Fresh Angle International Saturday night, that women leaders from Olero seven communities in Warri North Local Government Area, have urged the Mrs. Vivian Eric Mene led Voice of Warri Kingdom Women Initiative, to embark on the protest.
The renewed push, was on the backdrop of similar support by the leadership of Ugbarajo Itsekiri Youths, UIY.
According to an electronic statement sent to This Newspaper last night, the host communities ' women said to have thrown their weight behind the planned protest, include; Chairlady from Ajamita, Mrs. Esther Okotie Fregene and the Vice Chairlady from Obaghoro, Mrs. Helen Akpiebi
Secretary from Ebrohimi, Mrs. Mary Okorodudu, Mrs. Yadile Omatsuli, from Udo, Mrs. Rachel Zgholo, Tuale Olle, from Gbokoda and Evelyn Wgholo, from Jakpa, were among women leaders of Chevron Nigeria Limited Itsekiri host communities, said to have backed the planned protest.
The intended protest by Voice of Warri Kingdom Women Initiative, which has generated conflicting reactions, is against what the women group described as alleged neglect of Itsekiri Nation in the areas of direct employment, award of contracts and development of host communities.
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