Ogoni youths demand Bori State, implementation of dialogue report
A coalition of Ogoni youth groups has called on President Tinubu to implement the Ogoni dialogue report, insisting on the creation of Bori State. Read More: https://punchng.com/ogoni-youths-demand-bori-state-implementation-of-dialogue-report/
A coalition of Ogoni youth groups has urged President Bola Tinubu and the Federal Government to act on the recommendations of the Ogoni dialogue process, with a strong emphasis on the establishment of Bori State. In a statement signed by 17 senior youth leaders, the Coalition of Ogoni Youth Groups (COYOG) warned against attempts to manipulate the process for individual gain.
They described the dialogue as a collective struggle seeking justice, environmental restoration, political inclusion, resource control, and sustainable development, insisting that the outcomes must reflect the Ogoni people's desires, not the interests of a few. COYOG requested the Federal Government to issue a clear interim Memorandum of Understanding outlining institutional responsibilities, timelines, funding, monitoring mechanisms, and public reporting.
They also demanded the formation of a Presidential Implementation Committee with a defined mandate and measurable milestones. The youths stressed that the demand for Bori State is central to political inclusion, equitable representation, and administrative accessibility, and any genuine effort to address the Ogoni issue must deal with this issue openly and responsibly.
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