Pipeline contract: You can’t take over Eastern Corridor – Niger Delta activist dares Asari Dokubo

Niger Delta activist Fejiro Oliver has dismissed claims by former militant Asari Dokubo that he plans to seize control of the Eastern Corridor pipeline contract. Oliver claims every community in the Niger Delta should have a chance to secure the pipelines passing through their territory. The Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, previously challenged Dokubo to provide evidence of his assertion that the monarch and others received N2.7 trillion annually from pipeline surveillance contracts.

Prince Collins Oritsetjmeyin Edema, the Sole Representative of the Monarch to NNCL/JV Partners, stated that Dokubo's recent actions are linked to his history of militancy and confrontation, which alienates him in a politically sensitive region. Oliver recounted his role in advocating for pipeline contracts to be awarded to communities where they operate, highlighting that two of the three contractors involved are Ijaw, while PINL is led by an Edo.

He noted Dokubo's support for decentralizing the N2.1 trillion pipeline surveillance contract and providing video evidence of the figure. However, Oliver finds it unusual that Dokubo now claims to be plotting to take over the contract and accuses him of spreading misinformation. The activist also emphasized that the Eastern Corridor should remain with the Itsekiris, Edo, and other affected communities, particularly the Urhobos, Isoko, Ilajes, Opobos, Bakassi, Ibibios, Efik, and Ogonis, who have yet to receive a direct share of the contract.