Nigerian Youth and Students Forum on EITI. Platform for discussing issues around Transparency in the Extractive sector and how it affects the Youth and Students
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Hello friends, it’s another bright Friday and you know what that means right.... it time for another #FridayFactFile.
In keeping with the norm #FridayFactFile is a programme where we get reminded of relevant facts and events in Nigeria’s Legislature.
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When a military begins to believe its own propaganda on #BokoHaram, this is what happens
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The restiveness in #NigerDelta brings this to bear. The region despite its abundant natural resource wealth continues to suffer the worst impacts of oil extraction while gaining little of the potential benefits. #NNRCChats
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Good morning @HauwaKMY. I hope you are set for us? #NNRCChats
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Today's chat with @HauwaKMY will explore ways to improve government's efforts at transferring resources benefits to the intended targets by proposing strategic reform objectives. #NNRCChats
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...if benefits from extractive activities are to be impactful to Nigerians. Effective resource management, therefore, involves maximizing benefits from resources while minimizing the costs imposed on the host communities. #NNRCChats
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Nigeria consistently underperforms poorly in managing local impacts of resource extraction. #NNRCChats
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The NNRC Precepts 5 captures major issues relating to managing local impacts of extractive activities - 'government must pursue opportunities for local benefits and account for, mitigate, an offset the environmental and social costs of resource extraction projects'.... #NNRCChats
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However, there is not sufficient development to justify the trillions of Naira NDDC has received till date due to corruption, poor governance and lack of accountability. #NNRCChats
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The Niger Delta Development Commission @NDDCOnline was set up in 2000 as an Interventionist agency to reduce poverty and foster development. #NNRCChats
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Similar to other benefit transfer mechanisms like the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs @MNDA_Ng , 13% derivation etc, NDDC @NDDCOnline has not been able to transfer the commensurate benefits it was designed to deliver to the Niger Delta people. #NNRCChats
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Many parts of the region lack access to basic services, such as electricity, sanitation, and primary healthcare and education – and have high unemployment rates. #NNRCChats
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If managed properly, natural resource exploration could be beneficial to communities where extractive activities take place, either directly through transfer of resource revenues and benefits or through the promotion of local content. #NNRCChats
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Today we are discussing the topic 'Strategic Reforms Needed to Transfer Benefits to the Niger Delta' with @HauwaKMY. Hauwa is a development professional and oil/gas policy expert. #NNRCChats
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Good morning and welcome to another edition of #NNRCChats. We hope you are keeping safe and adhering to all @NCDCgov's guidelines.
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Q3. Does the government ensure that local communities enjoy the benefits of extraction while also minimising the costs? What are the key gaps? @HauwaKMY #NNRCChats
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Q1. The NNRC has consistently reported poor performance of the government to adequately manage impacts of extraction on local communities. What are the reported causes? @HauwaKMY #NNRCChats
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Q5. You mentioned earlier that communities especially Niger Delta are not offered the opportunity to meaningfully participate and contribute in how resource projects and beneficial projects are implemented. How can this be addressed? @HauwaKMY #NNRCChats