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He advocated for the strict adherence to provisions of the existing Local Content and Petroleum Industry Acts, stressing that these laws regulate the involvement of local and host communities in the business of oil exploration and benefits the people, resulting in the peace and security of the nation’s oil infrastructure in the region.
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He stated that the council will not hesitate to shut down exploration activities by the Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) and occupy their facilities if the company continues to deprive and oppress indigenous companies and communities.
Also speaking, the Interim Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Major General Barry Tariye Ndiomu (Rtd) commended the Ijaw Youth group for embarking on the non-violent effort to change the narrative of the Niger Delta struggle through empowerment and improved skills of ijaw youths.