Scores of inhabitants of Egbemo Angalabiri community in Ekeremor Local Government Area of Bayelsa State have demonstrated over alleged marginalisation and neglect by two oil multinationals.
Thousands of residents from the oil-rich EgbemoAngalabiri community in Ekeremor Local Government Area of Bayelsa State on Thursday staged a peaceful protest accusing Renaissance Africa Energy Company and Oando Plc of marginalisation and neglect.
The demonstrators, made up of youths, elders, and women from the 14-village community, marched to the premises of the two oil firms to voice their grievances, alleging the companies have failed to provide employment opportunities and basic infrastructure despite operating over 100 oil wells and three flow stations in the area.