Minister of Petroleum Resources, Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu.
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Worried by the increasing menace of violence in the oil bearing communities in Oguta, and Ohaji/ Egbema Local Councils, the Federal Government has intervened with a view to restoring peace among the contending parties.
In this regard, the Minister of State for Petroleum, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, recently led a delegation to a peace meeting with stakeholders in the affected communities comprising, oil companies operating in the area, youths, traditional rulers, and representatives of groups in the affected communities.
Kachikwu disclosed that the Federal Government is keen on long lasting solution, and expressed optimism that the effort would yield results, as stakeholders set up a committee to resolve all nutty issues.
He said: “Oil will not be an asset in the next 30 years.
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