HOSTCOM Isoko nation Inaugurates new Exco

By Kelvin Ohoror

The Host Communities of Nigeria Producing Oil and Gas, Isoko ethnic nationality chapter has inaugurated new executive recently at the Isoko Unity House Oleh, Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State, to run the affairs of the group.

Before the inauguration of the Isoko chapter executive, the State chairman of Hostcom Evang. Gabriel Isibeluo had noted that the cordial relationship which Delta State Hostcom is enjoying today with the board of DESOPADEC is the manifestation of co-operation between the two bodies.

 

 Evang. Isibeluo further, he noted that every Isoko communities is an oil producing community and there is need to agree with ourselves as Isoko people that there is no discrimination among us. He pointed out that the Hostcom Isoko nation will not deviate from the objectives of the body, saying that Isoko nation must move forward with the collaboration of interest group. 

While calling on the Isoko people to fight the course of the Isoko nation, he noted that as members of Hostcom it is not for them to agitate for fair allocation of resources but to be partakers of the Isoko resources. 

Speaking after his inauguration, the chairman Hostcom Isoko nation comrade Morrister Idibra stated that Hostcom Isoko nation has not deviated from the main objectives of the body and will continue to work under the leadership of Evang. Gabriel Isibeluo, noting that, for Isoko as a nation to move forward, collaboration of all interest groups within is needed. 

Comrade Idibra lamented about the challenges facing Isoko nation that needed attention, saying that Heritage Oil Service Ltd is neglecting Isoko people by employing non-Isoko people and non-Niger Delta to work in oil facilities of the Isoko nation while Isoko indigenes who are qualified to take such positions remains jobless, warning that this ugly development must stop. 

He used the inaugural event to called on the leadership of Isoko Development Union to integrate all relevant stakeholders to urgently address the situation. 

The newly inaugurated chairman pointed out that in the area of politics Hostcom will not be partisan but shall partner with political parties and candidates that have the interest of Isoko at heart, while urging all Hostcom members to collect their Permanent Voters Card and be ready to vote during the upcoming elections.

On DESOPADEC, the Hostcom chairman further appealed to Isoko nation representatives at the board to see them as partners in progress and ensure that the security vote due to Hostcom youths should be given to them at the right time.

Those inaugurated alongside with  Comrade Morrister Idibra, includes: Mr. Peter O. Agbraragu -vice-chairman, Mr. Ezekiel Erisime -Secretary, Mr. Aborosah Richard-PRO, Mr. Solomon Akporehe -Financial Secretary, Mr. Victor Eza-Treasurer,Mrs. Edoso Janet-women leader, Barr. Godfrey Icheno-Legal Adviser and Comrade Ejoke Sunday -Youth Leader, amongst others, also inaugurated are Isoko South and North Executives respectively. 

Responding, the Commissioner representing Isoko ethnic nationality, DESOPADEC, Hon. Oviemuno Oghoore asserted that Hostcom and DESOPADEC are partners in progress, noting that the board cannot exist without the host communities, and the relationship the board is having with Hostcom is cordial. 

Hon.Oghoore also said that all the demands from Hostcom Isoko nation will be put into proper consideration by the Board for approval, saying that together they will all achieve result. 

He further affirmed that, the security vote due to Hostcom youths Isoko nation will be given to them at appropriate time. 

He further reiterate that the Hostcom Isoko nation building project approval is the board of DESOPADEC, 'I am also aware the Delta State governor has given approval, I will take the issue to the board to speed the process of the project.