Nigeria: Derivation - Delegates Warn of Possible Resurgence of Militancy in Niger Delta

13 July 2014

Akwa Ibom state delegates at the ongoing National Conference have warned of a possible resurgence of militancy in the Niger Delta should northern delegates frustrate efforts to adopt the 18 per cent derivation recommended by the consensus group.

In the same vein, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) Chief Victor Umeh said the South East is yet to receive any special intervention from the Federal Government for destruction caused by the civil war despite promises in that direction.

...

AllAfrica publishes around 400 reports a day from more than 100 news organizations and over 500 other institutions and individuals, representing a diversity of positions on every topic. We publish news and views ranging from vigorous opponents of governments to government publications and spokespersons. Publishers named above each report are responsible for their own content, which AllAfrica does not have the legal right to edit or correct.

Articles and commentaries that identify allAfrica.com as the publisher are produced or commissioned by AllAfrica. To address comments or complaints, please Contact us.