She stated that when violations occur against the rights of the people of the area, individuals, communities, Chief Security Officers are able to seek redress in the courts, both local and at international courts.
The report recommended periodic engagements with legal and environmental experts, policy makers to review and strengthen existing laws, regulations and policies related to the oil and gas sector in terms of resource management and extractive activities. The director-general, Bureau of Public Service Reform, Dr Dasuki Arabi in a goodwill message, noted that the strategic importance of the Niger Delta cannot be over emphasized.
Hon Funkekeme Solomon, who represented the Rivers State governor, Sinminalayi Fubara, said that it is important that the area that brings the resources upon which the country is dependent is protected and made safe. President, Nigerian Guild of Editors , Eze Anaba in a goodwill message, said that there was a need to ensure that resources from the Niger Delta region are used to develop the area.