Niger Delta suffers from lack of law implementation, says Ajumogobia

Former Minister of Petroleum and Foreign Affairs, Henry Ajumogobia, has voiced strong criticism regarding the Niger Delta's persistent issues, attributing them to a fundamental failure in implementing and enforcing existing laws. He argues that the region's ongoing struggles with gas-flaring and underdevelopment could be significantly mitigated if legal frameworks were properly applied.

Ajumogobia specifically called for the imposition of stringent penalties for the practice of gas-flaring, a major environmental concern in the oil-rich region. Furthermore, he proposed the establishment of dedicated courts to handle environmental issues, suggesting a more specialized and effective approach to justice in this sector.

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Niger Delta is suffering from lack of implementation and enforcement of laws.

His remarks highlight a deep-seated frustration with governance and regulatory oversight in the Niger Delta, suggesting that the problem lies not in the absence of laws, but in their ineffective application. The former minister's advocacy points towards a need for greater accountability and a more robust legal infrastructure to protect the environment and foster development.

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if laws were properly implemented, that issues relating to gas-flaring, underdevelopment bedeviling [...]