The Digest:
President Bola Tinubu has posthumously awarded the national honor of Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON) to the “Ogoni Four” –, Albert Badey, Edward Kobani, Theophilus Orage, and Samuel Orage – in a move toward reconciliation and economic revival in Ogoniland. The President also endorsed the resumption of oil exploration in the region, which had been halted since 1993, urging unity and cooperation from the Ogoni people.
Key Points:
- The honors were conferred during the presentation of the Ogoni Consultation Committee’s report.
- Tinubu called for closing ranks and “turning pain into purpose.”
- He directed the NSA to begin talks for the restart of oil production.
- Oil exploration ceased in 1993 after protests and environmental activism.
- The President assured support for environmental remediation and development.
- The committee chairman said the report reflects the collective will of the Ogoni people.
- Stakeholders agreed on structured participation in oil production.
- Tinubu described idle oil assets as valueless to the community and nation.
Sources: Daily Post Nigeria
