Delta AG, Bozimo middle in a group photograph with OML 26, Clusters, CDB Board And Host Oil Companies on the ocassion when they held a peace meeting in the AG's office recently.
By Onoriode Etatsemi, Asaba
Delta State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Isaiah Bozimo Esq, has applauded members of the Community Development Board, various clusters within OML 26, including oil companies operating within the area in the state for peaceful coexistence.
Bozimo, who briefed journalists immediately after the meeting of OML 26 and others, held in his office, revealed that he was highly impressed with the outcome of the meeting which he described as very peaceful and successful.
He said, ” the meeting was held between the various Clusters and community development board in OML 26. It has different interpretations concerning their GMOU. Happily we were able to find consensus as to what the proper interpretation should be.”
“I am hopeful that the progress we made today will go a long way in cementing the smooth operation of the GMOU and the peaceful coexistence between the various communities that fall within the clusters. Naturally, we could not conclude everything today, but we have made a very good start,” he added.
“I am glad that this has given us a platform on which we can build on a lasting solutions. I am very pleased with the outcome of the meeting, and I am looking forward to concluding the very strong start that we made today,” he said.
Mr Bozimo, while appreciating the communities further for living in peace with the oil companies, commended them for equally extending their cooperation to the Delta State Government, just as he appealed to them to always channel their grievances to the appropriate agencies of government for peaceful resolution, assuring that the state government was always ready to assist them whenever the need arose.
The Community Affairs Manager, NPDC, Mr Blessing Okpohwo, including Sir, Henry Orioko Odhegolo, Chairman of Oml 26 Community Development Board (CDB), commended the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice (HAG) including the functioning Solicitor General and Permanent Secretary (PS) in the ministry, Omamuzo Erebe Esq, for the ways they tackled the issues which led to a peaceful resolution arising from their GMOU.
The duo, who addressed journalists in separate interviews, agreed that the meeting was successful and that they were happy with the outcome since it was handled in a mature manner by the ministry, affirming that they were going back home to meet their people in good spirits.
The CDB Chairman noted that “we have aligned with issues that were bringing confusion in the GMOU. So far, the committee handled it maturely. We are going home satisfied. The issue is about fund, it has been resolved. We are going back home to disburse it the way it should be. I commend the HAG and the PS for doing justice to this matter.”
Mr Okpohwo, on his part, said that “we are here for an interpretation of some grey areas in our GMOU, which has been properly handled by the ministry. We came out with fantastic resolutions.”
“I want to, at this juncture, commend the Honourable Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Bozimo, for the brilliant way he handled the meeting. It shows he is a man versed in Law and understanding. He understands the workings of communities. We are very much impressed . The issue has been laid to rest,” he said.
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