Dr. Alaye Theophilus, President of the Ijaw Youth Council Worldwide (IYC), has criticized the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Heineken Lokpobiri, for his perceived incompetence and called for his dismissal.
In an appearance on Channels Television’s *The Beam* on Monday, Theophilus expressed frustration with the minister’s performance, emphasizing that the IYC cannot endorse him.
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“What we are saying is that if the minister is incompetent which he has shown to the general public, the IYC cannot say he should remain in office. He has shown gross incompetence.” he stated.
He also emphasized the need for the government to develop strategies to address poverty and hunger in the Niger Delta region.
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Alaye pointed to the Group Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Ltd (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, and the Minister of Petroleum as responsible for the problems in the petroleum industry.
He criticized their approach, noting that it has exacerbated the difficulties faced by Nigerians, particularly in the Niger Delta.
“Anything that is happening in the oil sector- Mele Kyari and the petroleum minister are the people giving Mr. President the immediate and necessary advice and report card.
“We are telling Mr. President that Mele Kyari has failed, his selective approach to things have really caused Nigeria more hardship particularly our people in Nigeria Delta,” he said.
He announced that the IYC plans to launch a protest, following consultations with key stakeholders, which will continue for no less than 14 days.
“As a people that respect hierarchy we believe that before we would carry out another protest which I believe will be more than 14 days, but the minimum we are programming is 14 days where we are going to register our displeasure,” he said.
“We have decided to carry out a comprehensive and all- inclusive consultation with our stakeholders like our father Pa Dike Clark where we are going to rally around him and after our due consultation, we are going to declare our protest open.”
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