The Greater Ogonis in Diaspora Organizations (GODO) has called for full disclosure of employment opportunities, confidence-building projects, contracts and oil-related activities linked to the proposed resumption of oil production in Ogoniland.
In a statement signed by its President, Chief Ambrose Kii, the organisation said the demand followed concerns raised by some Ogoni stakeholders over the transparency and conduct of the ongoing Ogoni Dialogue process.
GODO clarified that it does not oppose the Federal Government or the return of oil production to Ogoniland, but insisted that the process must be transparent, fair and beneficial to the people.
The group particularly questioned the reported 40 employment slots allocated to Ogoni youths by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), demanding disclosure of the beneficiaries, communities, local government areas and selection criteria.
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It also called for clarification of allegations that 18 of the 40 slots were given to non-Ogonis, describing the claim as serious enough to warrant investigation.
GODO further demanded details of confidence-building projects, including their locations, contractors, funding, scope and implementation status.
The organisation also raised concerns over reports of oil-related activities in parts of Ogoniland while negotiations are ongoing, warning that unresolved issues around participation, environmental protection and community benefits could undermine the dialogue.
It urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, to review the concerns surrounding the employment slots, projects, harmonisation process and reported oil activities.
GODO maintained that Ogoni does not oppose responsible oil resumption, but wants a process built on transparency, justice, environmental responsibility and equitable benefits for present and future generations.
