“I will revisit 13 % derivation for Niger-Delta region” Buhari to Isoko Monarch & Leaders

President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Abuja assured that his administration may look into the constitutional 13 per cent derivation benefit to the Niger Delta region to ensure even spread of developmental projects that meet the needs of the people.

“I will look at the constitutional 13 per cent derivation and what previous governments have done, in order to know what we can do,” Buhari told excited Isoko traditional rulers that came visiting.

“I have listened attentively to your address and I will still update myself with details of development in your area as it relates to oil and gas, and lack of infrastructure, President Buhari told the Isoko Traditional Rulers and personalities led by His Majesty Ovrawah, Omogha 1, Odiologbo of Oleh, at the Presidential Villa.

This is even as the Isoko Traditional Rulers Council have called on the Federal Government to utilize the eight oil fields of flow stations in Isoko land, to establish a gas plant and a modular refinery in the land.

“I will revisit your address and ask for clarification. I will do my best on this issue,” he added.

Buhari noted that the Isoko kingdom had very qualified citizens that have distinguished themselves in various professional and entrepreneurial skills in the country, expressing surprise that the domain was not adequately captured in Federal Government appointments.

Earlier, the President General of the Isoko Development Union and spokesman of the traditional rulers, High Chief Iduh Amadhe, decried the fact that 15 oil wells in the Isoko section of OML 28 has been locked up since November 29, 2011 by SPDC, thereby depriving the country of daily production of 19,000 barrels of Crude Oil leading to huge financial loss.

According to monarchs, the modular refinery will be beneficial not only to the region but for the nation as well, as it will create jobs, generate income and better the lives of the citizenry.