MOSIEND WESTERN ZONE VISIT PETROLEUM TRAINING INSTITUTE (PTI) EFFURUN, MEET TOP MANAGEMENT, SEEK COLLABORATION FOR DEVELOPMENT.

The Movement For The Emancipation Of The Izon Ethnic Nationality In The Niger Delta (MOSIEND) Western Zone, on the 18th, February, 2025 visited and met the Top Management of the Petroleum Training Institute (PTI), Effurun and seek collaboration in diverse areas for the overall development of the Niger Delta and Institute. 

Comrade Abulu Graham, Chairman, MOSIEND Western Zone, speaking on behalf of the delegation made far reaching positions while acknowledging the Management for strides made in the 52 years of the Institute's existence. 

Recall the Petroleum Training Institute (PTI), Effurun, celebrated its 50 years anniversary in 2022 with hope for better performance.

In this order, the discussion centered on career growth and leadership opportunities for Izons working in the Institute. While it is believed that the host community, the host kingdom and neighboring areas may dominate available spaces of leadership, appeal was made for Izons to grow to Top Management as partners in progress.

A strong position was also made for the accommodation of Izons in the next employment stream and need for support on particular matters affecting the growth and development of the people. 

The MOSIEND Zonal leadership promise to collaborate and make success of the next cultural activities of Izon students and staffs in the Institute.

In response, the Principal/Chief Executive, Engr. Dr. Samuel E. Onoji, FICAD, C. ENG, MNSE, MNSChE, COREN Regd, made it clear that PTI has a no discrimination policy, which has bonded the Top Management, the supporting staffs and students together.  

The Principal/ Chief Executive promised to accommodate qualified Izons in contracts, supply, procurement and employment opportunities when available.

It was also revealed that Izons in the Western Zone can benefit and be trained in Hairdressing, Barbing, Sewing, welding and other Skills at the Institute's Osubi Campus with subsidized training fees. 

Engr. (Dr.) Onoji also advised that Government and Interventional Agencies like the Nigerian Content Development And Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Niger Delta Development Commission (NDCC), DESOPADEC, similar agencies in Neighboring States, Oil and Gas Producing Companies, philanthropic individuals etc, be encouraged to provide Starter-Packs for trainees as the Institute lack the necessary funding to provide Post-Training empowerment and equipments. 

This is a good opportunities to mop up some of the unemployed but willing youths roaming the streets and equip them with necessary skills to contribute to economy of the Niger Delta. 

Engr. (Dr.) Onoji informed the delegation that he is married to an Izon lady and see his kids as Izon people, to the elation of all present. The host warmly entertain the delegation as his inlaws. 

National Legal Adviser, MOSIEND, Mr. Afoegba Peter Goodyear Esq PMP, in his short remark thanked the host on behalf of MOSIEND National leadership and promised to take up the issue of funding for the Institute to provide Middle Class Man-Power for technology transfer in the Oil and Gas industry, allowing Niger Deltans and Nigerians in general to benefit from the oil wealth. The use and employment of so called "Expatriates" workers in jobs Nigerians can adequately do, is a disservice and conduit to Capital Flight in the Country. 

MOSIEND DELEGATION:

NATIONAL LEADERSHIP:

1.) Mr. Afoegba Peter Goodyear, Esq, PMP. 

National Legal Adviser.

ZONAL LEADERSHIP: 

1) Comrade Graham Abulu.

Chairman, Western zone

2) Comrade Kenneth Amaebikemienmene Johnny. 

Vice Chairman

3) Engr. Godstime Daniel Ayetan. Secretary

5) Boyelayefa Ambakederemo.

Woman Leader

6) Chief (Hon ) Perekeme Emeze 

Chief Security Officer 

7) Chief Darlington Agbe.

Mobilization Officer

8) Comrade Diyerin Wordu. 

Assistant Secretary 

9) Comrade Dennis Eyerindideke. Treasurer

10) Comrade Peter Atima.

Welfare Officer 

11) Comrade Gbelele Tam.

Financial Secretary

Highpoint: Group Photograph 

MOSIEND...........!

OUR LAND!!!

OUR HERITAGE !!!

OUR PRIDE !!!