The Akwa Ibom delegation to the National Conference has protested an attempt to excise parts of the state towards the creation of the proposed Oil Rivers State. In a petition to the Conference Chairman, Idris Kutigi, members of the delegation said the attempt to dismember Akwa Ibom State was a treacherous plot capable of scuttling…
Confab adopts part-time legislation, seeks cancellation of severance pay for ex-governors
The Conference also adopted a recommendation for the creation of a character commission in each state of the federation.
We won’t wait for oil to be exhausted before exploiting resources in other parts of the Country – Victor Attah, Confab Committee Co-chair
In this interview with PREMIUM TIMES, the Co-Chairman of the National Conference Committee on Devolution of Power and former Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Victor Attah, speaks on how decisions were reached during Committee’s stormy sessions.
Delta, Ondo oil communities demand control of derivation money
The communities complain about management of over N8 trillion generated as derivation funds since 1999.
Confab Committee proposes new revenue allocation formula
Committee to take decision on onshore/offshore dichotomy Tuesday.