Nigerian youths ready to play role in national development - Niger Delta activist to FG

Niger Delta activist Mallam Julius Obi has informed the President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government that young people in the Niger Delta are prepared, disciplined, and ready to fulfill national responsibilities. Speaking to journalists in Abuja on behalf of the United Niger Delta Congress, Obi highlighted that some youths in the region have demonstrated that security of pipelines can be entrusted to them.

He emphasized that the Niger Delta is safer due to the efforts of the region's youths in carrying out their duties. Obi addressed the Federal Government, stating that Nigeria is home to young men and women who are prepared, disciplined, and eager to take on national responsibilities. He argued that being a youth should not exclude individuals from strategic assignments, but rather, when paired with preparation and character, they become a valuable asset to the nation.

Obi urged the government to continue welcoming strategic national service opportunities for young Nigerians who have earned trust through their performance. He also praised President Tinubu for continuing security reforms in the oil and gas industry, the National Security Adviser Mallam Nuhu Ribadu for coordinating pipeline protection, and NNPCL management for creating a favorable environment.

Recently, the House of Representatives Committee on Host Communities, through its technical subcommittee, investigated petitions against pipeline surveillance contractors and found the allegations unsubstantiated. The subcommittee recommended dismissing the petitions and halting further investigation. Obi supported this decision, emphasizing the importance of due process and confident operations in safeguarding oil and gas infrastructure in the Niger Delta.