Delta communities protest alleged non-payment of 3% OPEX funds by oil firm

By Ochuko Akuopha
ASABA — Host communities of Oando Energy Resources Limited in Ndokwa East and Ndokwa West Local Government Areas of Delta State on Monday protested the alleged non-payment of their three per cent Operating Expenses (OPEX) Development Funds for 2024, 2025 and 2026.
The communities — Okpai, Beneku and Umusadege — staged separate peaceful protests, urging the management of the company to urgently intervene and resolve the matter.
Comrade Bernard Ibuaka, Chairman of the Okpai Oando Committee; Mr Innocent Okpor of the Community Development Committee, Beneku Clan; and Mr Amuma Victor, Chairman of Umusadege Community on Oando, who spoke separately, expressed displeasure o...