OBA of Benin, Omo N’Oba Ewuare 11, has told members of the Host Communities of Nigeria Oil Producing and Gas, HOSTCOM, that their offer to him to be their National Grand Patron would better be appreciated if there was unity among them and if they can speak with one voice.

OBA of Benin, Omo N’Oba Ewuare 11, has told members of the Host Communities of Nigeria Oil Producing and Gas, HOSTCOM, that their offer to him to be their National Grand Patron would better be appreciated if there was unity among them and if they can speak with one voice

Irked by the forceful oil exploration in OKWUIBOME J location which belongs to the Umu-Eze family in Umu-Ugbome quarters, Okpai, Ndokwa East LGA without proper consultations by Sterling Oil Exploration And Energy Production Company LTD, the landlords have called on the Federal Government, Delta State Government, (NNPC) (DPR) (NCDMB) and other regulatory bodies in the Oil and Gas sector to caution the company to stop all oil explorations in the area.

The youth wing of Host Communities of Nigeria Producing Oil and Gas, HOSTCOM, Itsekiri Chapter, Delta State, has petitioned the Olu of Warri, His Majesty Ogiame Ikenwoli, over alleged unfair interference in the affairs of the chapter by a Warri chief.

Delta State chapter of Host Communities of Nigeria Producing Oil and Gas, HOSTCOM, Urhobo Ethnic Nationality, has stressed the need for other ethnic nationalities in HOSTCOM to remain committed to the ideas behind the formation of the group, noting that efforts at developing the Niger Delta region must be collective.