National Policies

Stakeholders in the Oil and Gas operations in Bayelsa State have tasked the Federal Government to review the National Policies on Agriculture to take cognizance of the geographical and peculiarities of the Niger Delta region.

They have also said that such a review will reduce unemployment, the participation of youths in illegal bunkering and also reduce cases of oil spillage in the region.

The stakeholders made the call in Yenagoa on Wednesday at the presentation of a research report titled “Sustainable Livelihood Assessment in Bayelsa State: Effects of Vandalism, Bunkering and Artisanal Refining on Livelihood” by Safe Environment Advocacy group …