The Babbe Youths in Rivers State have declared their full support for the resumption of oil exploration in Ogoniland, while calling on President Bola Tinubu to check the influence of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martins Amaewhule, in the state’s governance.
Papers News reports that the youths made their stance known at the Presidential Dialogue and Consultation Committee on Oil and Gas Exploration in Ogoniland, held in Bori on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.
Speaking on behalf of the youths, Effort Ndeesor reaffirmed their support for oil exploration in Ogoniland but emphasized that youths must be actively involved in the process to ensure meaningful participation and benefits for local communities.