The Niger Delta Youth Congress (NDYC) has presented comprehensive demands to the Federal Government, focusing on economic restructuring and regional development in the oil-producing region. During a recent world press conference, the organization outlined critical requirements aimed at addressing long-standing inequities in resource management and economic distribution.
Central to NDYC’s demands is the immediate relocation of oil companies’ headquarters to oil-producing states within the first quarter of 2025. The organization argues that the current arrangement, where oil companies operate from non-oil producing states like Lagos, deprives the Niger Delta region of significant tax revenues and employment opportunities.
Another crucial demand is the full activation of the Warri and Sapele seaports. NDYC maintains that the concentration of maritime activities in Lagos ports has severely limited the economic potential of the Niger Delta region. The organization is calling for immediate government intervention to restore these strategic ports to full functionality.
The youth congress also expressed strong opposition to the recent scrapping of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), viewing it as detrimental to educational development in the region. They are advocating for its immediate reinstatement with a transparent disbursement formula.
NDYC’s National Coordinator, Comrade Israel Uwejeyan, emphasized that these demands reflect the region’s determination to reclaim its economic rights. The organization insists that the Federal Government must address these issues promptly to ensure equitable development and resource distribution in the Niger Delta region.