OPEN LETTER

The Chairman
Ogoni Dialogue Committee
Bori, Ogoni, Rivers State

Date: 12th September 2026

UPDATE AND REQUEST FOR CLARIFICATION ON OIL RESUMPTION IN OGONI AND THE PROPOSED MOU SIGNING AGREEMENT

Attention: Sir,

I write to bring to your attention critical updates regarding the ongoing oil resumption activities in Ogoni.

1.0 UPDATE ON FIELD OPERATIONS IN TAI LGA

A few days ago, I raised concerns regarding activities in Tai Local Government Area,
Specifically at Ledor and Oloko Communities. For the record and for clarification, the operational sites are located as follows:

1. Access Road: A 2km road from State School 1, Afam/Oloko Community Junction, through the NNPCL/NEPL/NPDC camp site, via Ledor Junction, to the NNPCL/NEPL/NPDC Gas Plant Site.
2. New Infrastructure: A new Gas Plant is currently under construction at the same location.
3. Reclassification of Fields:
4. Under the new arrangement by NNPCL, several areas have been captured. Notably, the oil wells around Okoloma have been classified as Non-Ogoni Oil Fields under PML 94.
5. Reduction of Ogoni Oil Fields: The total number of oil fields recognized within Ogoni has been reduced to 15 under this new arrangement. This appears to be a deliberate effort to diminish Ogoni’s stake.
6. Tai LGA Allocation: Presently, Tai LGA is captured for only 2 oil fields: Korokoro PML 93 and Tai PML 100 .
7. Gokana LGA Allocation : For communities agitating on the basis of resources, Gokana is captured as 2 oil fields: Bomu PML 87 and Bodo PML 85.

Historical Context & Data Discrepancies
When I led the NNPCL Verification Team to Ogoni under international supervision, our data indicated an increase in the number of oil fields in Ogoni. In my proposal, I recommended that:
a. K-Dere be recognized as a separate oil field.
b. Bera and adjoining communities be accorded a separate oil field status based on our findings.
c. Oil fields in Babe, Kpean, and Nyokhana be properly captured.

However, in the current documentation, only Yorla PML 100 and Nyo-Kuru/Taabaa PML 93 are recognized. The Bangha Area of Dae 1 , 2 and Lueku Area, which were clearly captured in our submitted data report, have been omitted.
7. Boundary Communities : Furthermore, under the new arrangement, oil fields around Ogoni boundary communities have been classified as Non-Ogoni

2.0 CONCERNS OVER THE PROPOSED MOU SIGNING FOR OIL RESUMPTION.

From the communique and letter in circulation, the confidence-building measures presented are:

1. Employment opportunities for qualified Ogoni sons and daughters.
2. Establishment of the Federal University of Environmental Technology .
3. Improvement of healthcare facilities.
4. Development of an Ogoni Industrial Park.
   The commendation given to NNPCL on fulfilling the above is worrisome and very confusing.

However, in reviewing the Dialogue Committee Report, other key demands of the Ogoni people were listed, including:

1. State Creation: Bori State
2. Clarification and Accountability on the $300 Million Dollars
3. Completion of the Ogoni Environmental Clean-Up .
   Where are we on this three demands?

3.0 RECOMMENDATIONS AND CONCERNS

In light of the above, I respectfully advise the Committee to:

1. Critically Evaluate Operations : Ensure that all activities and negotiations are transparent and clearly communicated to the Ogoni people.
2. Avoid Hastened Agreements : There are major discrepancies that require the Committee to pause and reflect. Proceeding hurriedly to sign any agreement on oil resumption, without addressing these fundamental issues, will violate the rights and expectations of the people and may trigger further agitation.
3. Address Omission of Tai LGA : In the address to be presented to the Federal Government, there is no reference to the ongoing operations in Tai LGA, with focus only on Eleme. This omission is critical and must be corrected.

Sir, our repeated inquiries are not borne out of disrespect. We occupy a position that requires us to seek necessary information in order to provide balanced and accurate correspondence to stakeholders, both locally and internationally.

The operations of the Committee must align with both international best practices and local expectations to ensure legitimacy, peace, and sustainable development in Ogoni. I trust that you will give this matter the urgent attention it deserves.

Please accept the assurances of my highest regards.

Sincerely,

Dr. Fabeke Douglas
President/ CEO Ogoni Liberation Initiative

CC :

1. KAGOTE President,