The Nigeria Police Force in Delta State has intervened in a growing dispute between Sterling Global Oil Exploration and Energy Production Company Limited and the Umuseti Ogbe Community in Kwale following threats of protest by residents over grievances against the oil firm.
Delta State Commissioner of Police, Yemi Oyeniyi, on Wednesday convened a stakeholders’ meeting involving representatives of SEEPCO and leaders of the Umuseti Ogbe Community to prevent a possible breakdown of law and order.
Key Highlights:
- Nigeria Police Force intervened in a dispute between Sterling Global Oil Exploration and Energy Production Company Limited (SEEPCO) and the Umuseti Ogbe Community over a planned protest.
- Yemi Oyeniyi held a stakeholders’ meeting to prevent unrest and encourage dialogue.
- Community leaders raised concerns against SEEPCO, while the company pledged peaceful engagement with residents.
- Security officials and stakeholders also inspected the Umuseti Road in Kwale during the meeting.
The meeting, which took place in Kwale, followed a protest notice reportedly issued by the community against the company. Police authorities said the engagement was aimed at easing tensions and encouraging dialogue between both parties.
Also in attendance were the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, the Area Commander of Ozoro, the Divisional Police Officer of Ozoro Division, and Major Emmanuel Omo-Africa, the military officer supervising security operations for SEEPCO.
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The Umuseti Ogbe delegation was led by the community’s Prime Minister, Chief Okwa Akwaligbe, representing the Okpara-Ukwu, Sunday Ebo Ogwe. High Chief Pedro Akpe also spoke on behalf of residents and outlined concerns raised by the community.
SEEPCO was represented by its General Manager for Community and Security, Col. Karmveer Singh, who reportedly addressed the allegations and assured residents of the company’s commitment to peaceful engagement with host communities.
Speaking during the meeting, CP Oyeniyi emphasised the need to maintain security around oil facilities while also safeguarding the interests of host communities.
“The meeting was convened to listen to the agitations and concerns of both parties with a view to achieving lasting peace,” the police commissioner said.
Following the discussions, the commissioner, alongside police officers, community leaders and SEEPCO officials, inspected the Umuseti Road in Kwale, one of the issues reportedly highlighted by the community during the meeting.
The police said representatives of both the company and the community appreciated the intervention and agreed to continue discussions toward an amicable resolution of the dispute.
