NIGER DELTA CAUCUS GROUP DECLARES TOTAL SUPPORT FOR NOVEMBER 20 PEACEFUL PROTEST AGAINST NNPCL GCEO


Victor Monday Olajide

Abuja, 5th November, 2026

The Niger Delta Caucus Group, a broad coalition of stakeholders, elders, women and youths drawn from oil-producing communities across the Niger Delta, has declared its total support for the peaceful protest scheduled for Thursday, 20th November, 2026, in Abuja, being organised by the Niger Delta Youth Movement (NDYM), Abuja Chapter.

The declaration followed an emergency stakeholders’ meeting held in Abuja, where members unanimously resolved that the planned demonstration is timely, legitimate and necessary to draw urgent attention to concerns affecting the Niger Delta and its people.

The Group stressed that its position should not be misconstrued as opposition to the Federal Government or President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, whom it described as a leader it continues to support and whose Renewed Hope Agenda it believes should deliver greater inclusion, equity and opportunities for the people of the Niger Delta.

However, the Caucus expressed deep concern over what it described as persistent complaints of exclusion, inadequate opportunities and perceived deprivation in areas including recruitment, empowerment programmes, contracts, skills acquisition and other benefits associated with the petroleum industry and host communities.

“OUR SUPPORT FOR PRESIDENT TINUBU DOES NOT MEAN SILENCE ON NIGER DELTA CONCERNS”

The Niger Delta Caucus Group maintained that supporting the President and the Renewed Hope Agenda also requires stakeholders to speak responsibly whenever they believe government institutions are not adequately addressing legitimate concerns.

«“We remain committed supporters of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Renewed Hope Agenda. However, our support must never be interpreted as a surrender of our right to demand fairness, inclusion and accountability for the Niger Delta.”»

The Group therefore called for constructive engagement between the leadership of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and legitimate Niger Delta stakeholders, stressing that the region that contributes significantly to Nigeria’s economic strength must also feel the impact of national development.

OUR RESOLUTIONS

The Niger Delta Caucus Group hereby declares:

1. Full support for the peaceful protest scheduled for Thursday, 20th November, 2026, at NNPC Towers, Abuja.

2. That the demonstration shall be conducted peacefully, lawfully and orderly, without violence, destruction of property, intimidation or confrontation with security personnel.

3. That Niger Delta sons and daughters resident in Abuja and neighbouring communities are encouraged to participate peacefully and responsibly.

4. That the Nigeria Police Force and other relevant security agencies should provide adequate security and crowd-management arrangements to protect protesters, members of the public and public infrastructure, while respecting the lawful right to peaceful assembly.

5. That the protest is not directed against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu or the Federal Government, but is intended to draw attention to concerns regarding the administration and management of the petroleum sector and the perceived treatment of Niger Delta stakeholders.

6. That the Group remains open to meaningful dialogue and constructive engagement with the NNPCL leadership and relevant government authorities in the interest of peace, development and justice.

THE NIGER DELTA WILL NOT BE SILENCED

The Caucus declared that the Niger Delta deserves a stronger voice in decisions concerning the resources extracted from its communities.

“We will not be intimidated. We will not be silenced. We will continue to demand fairness, inclusion, accountability and meaningful development for our people through peaceful and lawful means.”

The Group urged all participants to maintain discipline and ensure that the protest remains focused on its stated objectives.

PROTEST DETAILS

Date: Thursday, 20th November, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM Prompt
Convergence Point: Unity Fountain, Maitama, Abuja
Destination: NNPC Towers, Central Business District, Abuja
Organiser: Niger Delta Youth Movement (NDYM), Abuja Chapter
Supported By: Niger Delta Caucus Group

Signed:

Comrade Ebimobowei Oruh
National Coordinator
Niger Delta Caucus Group


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