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An avenue to air out views which are of utmost concern to the indigenes of Grand Bonny Kingdom, and the NIGER-DELTA Region.

08/04/2026

A CALL FOR HOLISTIC REFORM IN BONNY EMPLOYMENT SYSTEM

The recent video circulating online by the Chairman of the Bonny Integrated Recruitment Center (BIRC), Jumbo Julius Adawari, is both timely and commendable. In his address, he clearly stated his commitment to ensuring that companies operating within Bonny Kingdom do not default by diverting employment opportunities meant for indigenes to non-indigenes.

This stance reflects a strong sense of responsibility and dedication to protecting the interests of the Bonny people.

His call for individuals to bring forward complaints to his office further demonstrates openness, accountability, and a willingness to engage directly with the people.

There is no doubt that he is a disciplined leader who stands by his words.
While this effort is highly appreciated, it is important to respectfully draw his attention to another pressing issue affecting workers within the kingdom.

Beyond the allocation of employment slots, there is a growing concern regarding the failure of some companies to uphold the original salary structures and welfare packages agreed upon in contracts.

In many cases, contract holders and Community Liaison Officers (CLOs) allegedly manipulate these agreements by reducing the approved salaries and benefits. Workers are then presented with altered or scrutinized employment letters that do not reflect the true value of what was initially agreed upon.

This practice undermines fairness, transparency, and the dignity of labor.
In a community like Bonny, where the cost of living—covering feeding, transportation, and accommodation—is significantly high, such salary reductions have far-reaching consequences. Many youths are left operating on a hand-to-mouth basis, unable to save, invest, or establish small businesses.

This, in turn, negatively impacts the local economy, as fewer people have the financial capacity to contribute meaningfully to economic growth and development within the kingdom.

Addressing employment allocation without tackling wage integrity leaves a critical gap in the system. Therefore, it is essential that the BIRC leadership expands its focus to include strict monitoring and enforcement of agreed salary standards and welfare packages for workers.

We, however, remain confident in the leadership of Jumbo Julius Adawari. We trust in his mandate, knowing that His Majesty was deliberate and specific in his appointment as Chairman of the BIRC. This appointment reflects a clear intention to bring lasting and sustainable solutions to employment challenges within Bonny Kingdom.

It is our hope that under his leadership, not only will employment opportunities be protected for indigenes, but fairness, transparency, and dignity in employment conditions will also be fully restored.

OKOLO-AMA IKPANGI

05/04/2026

On behalf of the great people of OKOLO-AMA IKPANGI, we warmly wish everyone a joyful and blessed Easter celebration.

May this season of resurrection bring renewed hope, peace, unity, and abundant blessings to our community and beyond. As we reflect on the spirit of sacrifice and love, may our hearts be filled with gratitude and our lives guided towards progress and harmony.

Happy Easter to you all!

OKOLO-AMA IKPANGI

03/04/2026

On behalf of the good people of OKOLO-AMA IKPANGI, I warmly extend our heartfelt congratulations to Jumbo Julius Adawari on his well-deserved appointment as the Chairman of the Bonny Integrated Recruitment Center.

This achievement is a testament to your dedication, leadership qualities, and unwavering commitment to service. We are confident that your tenure will bring progress, integrity, and excellence to the center, and that your impact will be both meaningful and far-reaching.

We wish you great success in this new role and trust that you will continue to make us proud.

Congratulations once again!

OKOLO-AMA IKPANGI

03/11/2025

“In recent times, we’ve witnessed the great work done by Asari Dokubo’s Amama Soldiers militia in securing our waterways and protecting neighboring communities. Their efforts have helped to maintain peace and safety where the presence of conventional security forces has been limited.

Similarly, General Asabuja and his group have also done remarkably well by filling critical security gaps that the federal security agencies sometimes cannot fully cover. These are efforts that deserve recognition and appreciation.

We, the people of Okoloama Ikpangi, acknowledge these positive impacts and strongly recommend that a similar community-based security strategy be adopted in Bonny.

As we approach the completion of the Bonny–Bodo Road, we must also begin to prepare for the changes it will bring. This road will open the door to major development and increased movement of people and goods — but along with progress, we must be proactive about the challenges that come with it, especially security concerns like kidnapping and criminal infiltration.

Bonny is home to many expatriates and vital national assets, so safety must remain a top priority. We believe that with proper coordination between community-based security groups and government agencies, we can ensure that development comes with peace, safety, and prosperity for all.

11/10/2025

🎉🔥 DOUBLE CELEBRATION ALERT! 🔥🎉

Today we celebrate two men of class, confidence, and capacity! 💪

💥 Mayor Ala Henry Heart — the man whose presence commands respect, whose vision inspires many, and whose name rings with influence wherever excellence is mentioned.

💥 Frank Hart — the definition of focus, drive, and charisma. A man who doesn’t follow trends — he sets them!

These two don’t just walk into rooms — they own them. 🕶️
Your energy, confidence, and style are unmatched, and it’s only right the world pauses to celebrate you both today.

🌟 Keep shining. Keep winning. Keep setting the pace.
You both are kings in your lanes, and today we say — Long live the Harts! 👑🔥

19/08/2025

This is Why People Collapse and Die

Let us use our brothers and sisters working in the security department in NLNG as a case study.

These men and women wake up as early as 3:30AM or 4:00AM, enter their buses by 5:00AM, get to work by 6:00AM, close by 6:00PM, and only reach home around 7:00–8:00PM.

They have no public holidays. They work for one month and some weeks before their six days rest. Their posting list changes every Friday, meaning if you are on night duty, after closing in the morning, you are expected to return by 10:00AM to resume morning shift. That is not rest; it is punishment.

For those posted in the plant at IA, their security beats have no light or fan. They spend the night battling mosquitoes. They are given mosquito cream, but imagine rubbing that, wearing your uniform, and standing all night in heat and sweat.

And what is their reward? Only N193,000 monthly for a job that drains all their time, their health, and their family life. Now they say their contract extension will run until December 31st this year — even though it was supposed to have ended since last year.

These men and women are constantly sleep-deprived, and this leads to serious health issues. A job structured this way should either run in three shifts or be paid at least N400,000 to match the stress.

NLNG speaks loudly about safety, but turns a blind eye to this reality within its own premises. Before anyone says, “security does not do any work”, remember this: covering a facility as large and sensitive as NLNG is not easy. It requires alertness, endurance, and sacrifice.

We wish our King and Local Government could intervene to reduce this slave work our people are going through.

And to those who say, “if you don’t like the job, quit” — that is a careless and stupid statement. Living in Bonny Kingdom is very difficult because accommodation, transportation, and feeding are extremely expensive. People take this job not because it is easy, but because survival gives them no other choice.

To make matters worse, we just heard that the man in the image above died around Bonny Old Market. It has not yet been confirmed whether this happened in the early hours of this morning or yesterday evening. From the picture, the man appears to be in his fifties or sixties, and many will argue that it happened because his age could no longer handle the stress. But let us be clear — this can happen to any age group. Continuous exhaustion, sleeplessness, and harsh working conditions will break down the body of both young and old.

This is why people collapse and die.

OKOLO-AMA IKPANGI

14/07/2025

Shout Out and Strategic Commendation

We want to give a well-deserved shout out to DA AMAKIRI TUBO, ALHAJI MUJAHID DOKUBO-ASARI, DABAYE AMAKIRI I, the AMAYANABO of ELEM KALABARI, and CEO of ROYAL FOUCHE SECURITY SERVICES, for their exceptional efforts in securing our waterways.

Their active presence and strategic approach have significantly curbed the menace of sea piracy and restored confidence to travelers and businesses navigating the riverine routes. The impact is clear—people are now able to go about their duties with greater peace of mind.

Interestingly, this is the same proactive strategy we have consistently advocated for. And seeing it now executed successfully by Royal Fouche Security Services reinforces our belief that localized, community-driven solutions are not only viable but highly effective.

In Bonny Kingdom, our OKOLO-AMA IKPANGI initiative represents our sincere effort to encourage our elites to recognize the capacity and readiness of our youths to replicate such a model. It's not about external intervention—it’s about empowering our own to secure our land and waterways just as others have done with proven results. The solution lies within us, and the time to support homegrown strategy is now.

OKOLO-AMA IKPANGI

11/06/2025

Happy 60th Birthday Your Majesty!
His Majesty King Edward Asimini William Dappa Pepple III, Perekule XI
The Amanyanabo of the Ancient Grand Bonny Kingdom

On this glorious occasion of your 60th birthday, we join the entire Kingdom of Bonny and well-wishers across the world in celebrating your reign of wisdom, peace, and royal dignity.

Your Majesty, your leadership continues to be a beacon of cultural pride, unity, and progress. May this new chapter of your life be filled with divine health, uncommon grace, and many more fruitful years on the throne.

Long live the King!
Long live the Bonny Kingdom!

08/06/2025

🎉 Heartfelt Congratulations to Mayor Ala Henry Hart 🎉

On your prestigious installation as Chief and Ambassador of the Source by His Eminence DA AMAKIRI TUBO, the Amanyanabo of Elem-Kalabari, Torusarama Piri.

This great honour is a testament to your outstanding leadership, unwavering dedication, and service to your people. Your new and noble title,
Alabo, Aladiokuma Hart Igoni-Bibi I of the Kalabari Kingdom – Ambassador of the Source 🪄, is richly deserved and deeply meaningful.

May your journey as Ambassador of the Source bring continued wisdom, unity, and progress to the Kalabari Kingdom.
We celebrate you and this remarkable milestone with immense pride and joy!

🌟 Congratulations once again, Alabo! 🌟

06/06/2025

Labour Law Neglect in Bonny Kingdom: A Silent Crisis Under NLNG Contracts

In recent years, workers under contractors engaged by Nigeria LNG (NLNG) in Bonny Kingdom have been silently battling a disturbing trend — blatant neglect of Nigeria’s Labour Laws and the erosion of employees’ rights.

A growing number of contractors have taken liberties that directly contradict labour regulations. One glaring example is the arbitrary alteration of terms in signed employment contracts without the consent of the employee. In many of these cases, workers are left with two choices: accept the new (often worse) terms or lose their job.

This is a direct violation of Section 7 of the Nigerian Labour Act, which clearly states that the terms and conditions of employment must be agreed upon and documented, and no changes should be made unilaterally without mutual consent. The law also upholds the protection against unfair dismissal (Section 11), yet this is being ignored.

What fuels this abuse?

One major systemic flaw is NLNG’s persistent practice of awarding contracts to the lowest bidder. While this may appear economically efficient on paper, it has devastating consequences in practice. To meet low bidding costs, contractors shift the burden to their workforce — slashing salaries, cutting benefits, and disregarding employee welfare.

As a result, many employees in Bonny today are working under harsh conditions, earning salaries that barely cover feeding and rent, with no chance of savings or upward mobility. The implications on morale, safety, and productivity are deeply worrying.

If we truly aim to build a safer and more sustainable Bonny Kingdom, this cycle of exploitation must end. NLNG, as a major stakeholder in the region, must take responsibility not just for project delivery but also for enforcing ethical labour practices among its contractors.

We call on:

NLNG to review its contracting and oversight processes

Labour regulators to actively enforce compliance with Nigerian Labour Laws

Civil society and community leaders to speak out and support workers facing injustice

Every worker deserves dignity, protection, and a fair wage — not fear, silence, and economic struggle.

OKOLO-AMA IKPANGI

27/05/2025

STATEMENT FROM OKOLO-AMA IKPANGI

Commending the Rescue of Abducted Passengers and Reiterating Calls for Inclusive and Supported Local Security Initiatives

The leadership and people of OKOLO-AMA IKPANGI extend our deepest commendation to DA AMAKIRI TUBO, ALHAJI MUJAHID DOKUBO-ASARI, DABAYE AMAKIRI I, the AMAYANABO of ELEM KALABARI and CEO of ROYAL FOUCHE SECURITY Services Ltd, alongside Mayor Aladiokuma Hart, for their outstanding role in the successful rescue of 19 Bille-bound passengers who were held in captivity for 21 days by sea pirates.

We salute the courage and efficiency of the Amama Soldiers, whose intervention brought hope and relief to families affected by this heinous act. This successful operation affirms the importance of proactive, community-driven security responses.

It is important to note that for years, the OKOLO-AMA IKPANGI has consistently advocated for a strategic, locally-led security framework for the Bonny/Port Harcourt waterways and surrounding areas, in response to persistent pirate attacks and abductions that have affected our people and our villages.

We are encouraged to observe that the security strategy we have proposed is similar to the approach taken by Da Asari Dokubo, which has now proven effective. This serves as further validation of the long-standing position held by our community—that local knowledge and community-based security structures are crucial to ensuring maritime safety.

However, we must emphasize that we do not advocate for taking the law into our own hands. That is why we have called for the active involvement and endorsement of traditional rulers in Bonny Kingdom, the local government, and the Rivers State Government. Their support and formal recognition are essential for the legitimate implementation of community security operations.

To this end, we call on the relevant authorities to recognize and support the efforts of our security outfit, Ipangi Security and Logistics Limited, which has been strategically established by our community to tackle these challenges in a professional and lawful manner.

Just like Asari Dokubo operates through a registered security company, we too have created a legal and organized structure to ensure accountability and alignment with government security frameworks. We want the public and stakeholders to understand that this is not about vigilantism—it is about creating a collaborative, transparent, and community-anchored approach to security.

We urge all responsible authorities and partners to see the necessity of working with us, to integrate our local capabilities into broader state security efforts, and to ensure the protection of lives and property across the Bonny Kingdom waterways.

OKOLO-AMA IKPANGI

11/05/2025

RE: GOVERNMENT PRESS STATEMENT ON SEA PIRACY INCIDENT ALONG BONNY WATERWAYS

Dear Office of the Administrator, Bonny Local Government Area,

The OKOLO-AMA IKPANGI have read your press statement regarding the unfortunate sea piracy incident along the Bonny-Port Harcourt waterways on May 6, 2025. While we commend the swift response in engaging the Marine Police and other security agencies, we wish to respectfully highlight a critical concern.

The statement indicates that efforts are being made to "locate the victims and identify the assailants." This approach may inadvertently escalate the situation, especially if this is already a hostage scenario. In such delicate circumstances, a strategy focused on locating or confronting the pirates may provoke them, leading to tragic outcomes for the victims.

It is crucial to understand that negotiating for the safe release of hostages may be the only practical solution in situations where victims' lives are at immediate risk. While this is not an ideal solution, it is the unfortunate price we must pay for the existing security gaps along our waterways. Addressing these gaps should be the long-term focus of the government to prevent future occurrences.

We urge the Bonny Local Government Council to prioritize the safety of the victims above all else, considering a resolution method that guarantees their safe return because we should remember what happened to the BANIGO FIVE, even if it means engaging in negotiations.

Thank you for your attention.

Yours sincerely,

OKOLO-AMA IKPANGI

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OUR AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

1.Public enlightenment on the security of lives and properties.

2.Relating with other Governmental bodies at all levels on issues of security as it relates to lives and properties of individuals living in the community.

3.Advocating for the rights of Nigerian citizens most especially on the issues of securing lives and properties.

4.To advocate against economic sabotage such as pipe-line vandalization,illegal oil bunkering,environmental pollutions etc.