How long must be sit back and watch?

The Niger Delta region seems to be gradual withering away as we all sit back and do nothing. Over the years the Nigerian Government has been able to conveniently dismiss its people. The Niger Delta cries was publicized by Ken Saro Wiwa who started the Ogoni 8 movement. Saro-Wiwa criticized the government for the underdevelopment and exploitation of the oil rich region. He also protested against the environment pollution by the oil companies in the region. The government led by General Sani Abacha executed him for speaking for his people.

  Now the cries of the Nigeria Delta region are voiced by a violent militant group known as MEND (Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta Region). Mend continues to attack oil companies and draw attention to the region. However, the government seems to have turned a blind eye. Former president Olusegun Obasanjo claimed he will address the issue but never did. Now current President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua is not effectively handing the crisis as the region daily deteriorates and violence escalates.

What must happen for the government to place the Niger delta as a top priority? Most the whole region go up in flames before they action. The government and oil companies need to address the issue in the Niger Delta before it become another Biafra.