Warri State
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Warri State is a proposed state intended to be formed for the Itsekiri people, who inhabit the regions of Warri South, Warri South West, Warri North, and itsekiri parts of Edo State in Nigeria. The movement for the creation of Warri State stems from concerns regarding the marginalization of the Itsekiri people by the Delta State Government and the pursuit of lasting peace in the Niger Delta region.[1][2]
Background[edit]
The Itsekiri people have long voiced grievances regarding their representation and treatment within the Delta State Government. Despite contributing significantly to the Oil and Gas resources of Delta State, Itsekiri communities feel underrepresented and neglected in terms of government representatives, infrastructure, development and resource allocation.[3]
Demand for state creation[edit]
The demand for the creation of Warri State has been ongoing, with submissions made to the National Assembly in 2010 and the National Conference in March 2014. These submissions were supported by the then Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse II, as well as chiefs, members of the Itsekiri Leaders of Thought, serving legislators, and community leaders. [4][5]
The Itsekiri Leaders of Thought also submitted their demands for a Warri State to the Nigerian House of Representatives (Nigeria) in April 2024.[6]
Economic importance[edit]
Itsekiri communities contribute substantially to Nigeria's Oil and Gas sector, accounting for 60% of Delta State's oil and gas production and 33% of the nation's total production. Despite this significant contribution, they feel marginalized and underserved by the Delta State government.[7] [8]
References[edit]
- ^ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2012/11/itsekiri-demand-creation-of-warri-state/amp/
- ^ "Why Itsekiri Wants their own State". Facebook. Retrieved 2024-04-29.
- ^ "Nigeria: Itsekiri Allege Marginalisation in Delta". Vanguard. 8 Jan 2003 – via AllAfrica.
The Itsekiri of Delta state yesterday alleged gross marginalisation and suppression in the distribution of political offices
- ^ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2012/11/itsekiri-demand-creation-of-warri-state/amp/
- ^ "Nigeria: Itsekiri Rejects Demand for New State". Daily Independent (Lagos) – via AllAfrica.
Members of Itsekiri ethnic nationality has rejected the demand for the creation of a new Delta State, which will include any piece of land in Warri North, Warri South and Warri South-West local government areas of the present Delta State. They have also reiterates their demand for a Warri State as submitted earlier to the National Assembly in 2010 and the on-going National Conference as submitted to the Confab in March, 2014, saying this demand has the blessing of the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse 11, chiefs, members of the Itsekiri Leaders of Thought, serving legislators, opinion and community leaders
- ^ "Rights activist supports call for creation of Warri State". Vanguard News.
- ^ Badmus, Bola (2023-08-17). "Ministerial list: Coalition, Itsekiri people appeal to Tinubu over marginalisation". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2024-04-29.
- ^ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/04/delta-itsekiri-laments-alleged-marginalisation-by-oil-companies/amp/