Saturday, August 16, 2025 - Ogoni youths under the auspices of the National Youth Council of Ogoni People (NYCOP) have endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term in office.
The youths also declared their support for Tinubu’s new
appointees on the Governing Council and Board of the Hydrocarbon Pollution
Remediation Project (HYPREP).
Rising from their emergency meeting on Friday, the youths
specifically expressed their full support for Emmanuel Nwika Deeyah’s
appointment as Chairman of HYPREP’s BoT.
NYCOP passed a vote of confidence in Deeyah, describing him
as a man of impeccable credentials and credibility to lead the BOT of HYPREP.
Speaking on the second term of Tinubu, the youths said: “In
solidarity with the Renewed Hope Agenda, NYCOP endorses President Ahmed Bola
Tinubu’s second term. We believe his leadership embodies the aspirations of the
Ogoni people and Nigerians at large.”
The stakeholders in the communiqué signed by the NYCOP’s
President, Raymond Marcus, appealed to President Tinubu to consider appointing
a HYPREP representative from the Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People
(MOSOP) under the leadership of Olu Andah Wai-Ogosu.
The communiqué said: “NYCOP commends the overall management
of HYPREP and urges the President to continue funding the project. Furthermore,
NYCOP recommends considering the conversion of HYPREP from a project to a
full-fledged agency of the Federal Government of Nigeria.
“NYCOP extends heartfelt gratitude to President Ahmed Bola
Tinubu for Establishing the Federal University of Environmental Technology, a
landmark initiative addressing environmental challenges and fostering academic
excellence and appointing key staff to drive institutional development.”
The youths also applauded President Tinubu for forming a
dialogue committee to engage with the Ogoni people, promoting peaceful
resolution and inclusive development.
They further heaped praises on the President for embarking
on infrastructural projects in the area particularly the construction of the
Eleme axis of the East-West Road and the Bonny-Bodo Road to enhance regional
connectivity and economic integration.
The communiqué said after thorough consideration of the
Disciplinary Committee’s report, NYCOP resolved to indefinitely suspend Nade
Burale from his position as Secretary-General over an alleged misconduct.
The communiqué said: “NYCOP issues a seven-day ultimatum to
former BOT Chairman Mike Nwialeghi to immediately convene a youth stakeholders
meeting. This meeting should provide a comprehensive explanation of the
$100million HYPREP fund investment. Failure to comply may result in NYCOP
pursuing litigation on the matter.
“NYCOP reiterates its commitment to safeguarding the
interests of Ogoni youth. We will no longer tolerate any individual or group
using the name or issues of Ogoni youth for personal aggrandizement. Our
mandate is clear: to promote the collective welfare and advancement of Ogoni
youth.
“This communiqué encapsulates the resolutions and positions
of NYCOP on matters affecting Ogoni youths. We call on all stakeholders to
respect these decisions and work collaboratively towards the development and
empowerment of our youth.”
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