Ogulagha Youths Shutdown SPDC Forcados Tank Farm Over Sack Of 50 Indigenous Workers

Ogulagha Youths Shutdown SPDC Forcados Tank Farm Over Sack Of 50 Indigenous Workers

Warri________Youths in Ogulagha Community in Burutu local Government area of Delta State has protested against SPDC on what they described as injustice, oppression and deliberate marginalization of their host community Ogulagha and its indigenes over the sack of 50 indigenous workers.

The protest is as result of the indiscriminate displacement of over 50 workers from the community.

The protesters in their large numbers blocked the entrance gate to SPDC forcados Terminal on Tuesday as early as 5:AM, thereby disrupting all oil operations at the tank farm. However, they have promised to continue the protest and shutdown SPDC if they are not call back to work and all their arrears been paid.

Speaking to news men during the protest, the Youth President of Ogulalagha Community, Mr. Anthony Waterwei expressed displeasure on the attitude of SPDC towards indigenous workers. He lamented that SPDC is taking us for granted. Don't employ up to 10% of the MoU the community entered with them.

" It's so painful that my brothers have been at home for over 9 months without salary, they sent our people home and fly in their people"

Imagine SPDC sacking Community workers for no reason. "As I speak to you, over 50 workers from the host Community has been dropped from work and have been seating at home for months"

One of the sacked staff who identify himself as Mr. ThankGod IYaragba narrated that since they were sent home, they have find it difficult to cater for their family. "SPDC doesn't care about our welfare. He stressed that SPDC is marginalizing indigenous workers"

Another protester named Deka Waterwei expressed anger over the ill treatment Community workers have been experiencing from SPDC.

Mr. Deka stated that SPDC sent us home why they fly in their brothers and sisters to occupy all the job chances in Forcados Terminal.

Meanwhile, the protesters called on SPDC and the Delta State Government to do the needful or expect a total shutdown, the statement adds.