Oforji Moves Motion for FG’s Urgent Intervention in Odi Kingdom Erosion Crisis
By Tams Jonah, ABUJA – A member of the House of Representatives, Oboku Oforji, has moved a motion urging the Federal Government to urgently address the devastating erosion threatening lives, homes and livelihoods in Odi Kingdom, Kolokuma-Opokuma Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.
Oforji, who represents Yenagoa/Kolokuma-Opokuma Federal Constituency, said he moved the motion on the floor of the House on Tuesday, October 20, to draw national attention to the environmental crisis confronting the kingdom.
The motion, titled “The Urgent Need for Federal Government Intervention to Address the Devastating Erosion and Environmental Disaster in Odi Kingdom, Bayelsa State,” calls for urgent government action to address the growing environmental threat and protect affected communities.
According to the lawmaker, the erosion menace poses a serious danger to the safety and well-being of residents, with homes, livelihoods and the ancestral heritage of the people at risk.
He stressed the need for decisive intervention to prevent further environmental destruction and safeguard the future of the affected communities.
Oforji said the motion reflected his commitment to using legislative platforms to draw national attention to the challenges confronting his constituents and advocate sustainable solutions that would improve their quality of life.
He maintained that the people of Odi Kingdom deserved urgent intervention, adequate protection and sustainable development, pledging to continue engaging relevant authorities to ensure that the crisis receives the attention it requires.
The lawmaker reaffirmed his commitment to prioritising the welfare and security of his constituents, promising to pursue lasting solutions to the environmental and developmental challenges facing communities in his constituency.
He added that concerted efforts were needed to protect vulnerable communities, preserve their cultural heritage and secure a safer environment for future generations.
