Why Buhari Must Visit Our Land – Niger Delta Avengers

The Niger Delta Avengers (NDA), has asked
President Muhammadu Buhari to visit the
region to physically experience the pains of
the community “in the hands of the
Nigerian government and the
multinationals”.
The invitation was delivered in a statement
signed by Moduch Agbinibo on Saturday.
The statement reads: “The Nigeria
President Buhari should visit Ugborodo
host to Chevron crude oil Export terminal/
EGTL gas plant, Ogulagha host to Shell
Forcados Crude Oil Export terminal/tank
farm, Bonny Island host to Shell Bonny
Crude Oil Export terminal/NLNG gas
terminal, Brass host to Agip/ENI export
terminal, Ibeno host to ExxonMobil Qua
Iboe crude export terminal.
“These are just the export terminals not
talking about the numerous oil and gas
flow stations and the oil wells that
crisscross the length and breadth of the
Niger delta. Mr. President come and see for
yourself what the host communities are
going through in the hands of Nigeria
government and the multinationals.”
It will be recalled that the militant group
had, three weeks ago warned the president
to “sign his death warrant” before visiting
Ogoniland.
“Buhari is trying to visit Ogoniland, but he
should sign his death warrant before
coming to Port Harcourt or try to visit any
state of the Niger Delta community, Biafra
land.
“We are starting a dance he cannot finish.
We shall dance like vultures. He [Buhari]
has dared to wake a sleeping lion, but I
promise him this time around if he tries to
step his foot in any community of the
Niger Delta, in Biafraland, he will not go
back alive.
“Any Niger Deltan who will try to walk
with Buhari shall also go to his grave that
day. This is our assurance”, the group said.
Buhari eventually decided against the trip
to Ogoniland, although the presidency did
not state whether the avengers’ threat
influenced the cancellation.