The Movement for the Survival of the Izon Ethnic Nationality in the Niger Delta (MOSIEND) has raised renewed concerns over what it describes as the persistent neglect of communities in Obolo Nation and other parts of the Niger Delta.
MOSIEND’s Eastern Zonal Coordinator, Tammy Bruce Longjohn, called for urgent intervention from government authorities and oil companies, stressing the need for meaningful empowerment programmes for youths in the region.
Longjohn lamented the severe lack of potable water, electricity, access roads, and other essential public infrastructure in many communities. According to him, years of complaints to the Rivers State Government, the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), and oil multinationals operating in the area have yielded little to no response.
Asarama Clan Chairman, Amos Udu, also expressed deep frustration that despite the community’s active participation in elections, residents continue to live without clean water and electricity. He noted that the clan has not benefited from oil company Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) or NDDC projects, raising concerns about fairness, inclusion, and accountability in resource distribution.
For the Unyeada Clan, Chairman Owen Wilson Ngere described the learning environment at Unyeada Primary School as “alarming,” citing classrooms where children sit on bare floors due to the absence of desks, chairs, and basic sanitation facilities. He added that such conditions are unacceptable in a region that hosts significant oil and gas operations.
The stakeholders collectively urged the government and relevant agencies to prioritise development in the area, warning that continued neglect could worsen socioeconomic frustration in the communities.
