The Niger Delta Militants: A Play

By Olanrewaju Oduyebo

'The Niger Delta Militants' has the name implies, summarizes the event of militancy in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria within 1999 till 2009. It is an attempt to capture a significant portion of Nigerian history that relates to youths and violence. The cause and effect of militancy, as well as its solution, is objectively portrayed in the play with the objective of advocating dialogue as the most effective solution to any form of national crisis.

The play, primary, appeals to the youths to cultivate the habit of employing peaceful protest to demand their fundamental human right. They are equally encouraged to imbibe values such as diligence, productivity and patriotism since they reflect the dignity of man. On the other hand, it reflects how the government is expected to respond to issue relating to youths. In most cases, agitators are greeted with violence. This is contrary to the law of leadership. Agitators, in such situation, simply take a cue from such to take up arms as we have in the case of Niger Delta Militants.

This book is timely in the sense that it proffers solution to various crises greeting the national polity. It is also highly recommended to the younger ones since the future of the nation lies in their hands

• Language: English
• Publisher: Publiseer Publishing
• Release date: Oct 20, 2017

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About the Book

The Niger Delta Militants, has the name implies, summarizes the event of militancy in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria within 1999 till 2009.  It is an attempt to capture a significant portion of Nigerian history that relates with youths and violence. The cause and effect of militancy as well as its solution is objectively portrayed in the play with the objective of advocating dialogue as the most effective solution to any form of national crisis.

The play, primary, appeals to the youths to cultivate the habit of employing peaceful protest to demand for their fundamental human right. They are equally encouraged to imbibe values such as diligence, productivity and patriotism since they reflect dignity of man. On the other hand, it reflects how the government is expected to respond to issue relating to youths. In most cases, agitators are greeted with violence. This is contrary to the law of leadership. Agitators, in such situation, simply take a cue from such to take up arms as we have in the case of Niger Delta Militants.

This book is timely in the sense that it proffers solution to various crises greeting the national polity. It is also highly recommended to the younger ones since the future of the nation lies in their hands.

About the author

Mr Olanrewaju Oduyebo is a graduate of English from the prestigious University of Ibadan(UI). He is a versatile writer whose interest cuts across literature, self-help, academics and national affairs. His passion for the youths and national affairs combines to supply the necessary inspiration that birthed this work. This is his first attempt at publishing one of his numerous write ups.

Dedication

I dedicate this to the one who taught me that the fear of God is the beginning of wisdom:

Late Elizabeth Adekoya

(My maternal grandma)

Disclaimer

This work of art is a pure fiction. Similarities in names, events, situations, circumstances are mere coincidence.

Characters

Samson Koboko: Fast rising Niger-Delta activist

Kewve: Leader of the militant group

Harry Smith: Expatriate working for White Flag Oil Plc

Lex Stone: Expatriate working for White Flag Oil Plc

Jacob Fisher: Expatriate working for white flag Oil Plc

King

Chief Koboko: Samson Koboko’s father

Chief Atanga

Chief Obinta

Chief Tabino

Mr. Anderson:  Managing Director of White Flag Oil Plc

Mr. Thomas: Executive staff of White Flag Oil