Ogoni oil resumption: KAGOTE, committee disagree over jobs, contracts

The Punch | 28-08-2026 01:16am |

The Kaiama and Gokana Oil Producing Communities (KAGOTE) and the Ogoni Dialogue Committee have disagreed over the allocation of jobs and contracts in the planned resumption of oil production in Ogoniland, Rivers State. KAGOTE accused the committee of engaging in job racketeering, while the committee denied the allegations and insisted on transparency. The disagreement has raised concerns about the smooth implementation of the oil resumption process in the area.

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