Scourge of Dreaded Militants, Oil Theft, Vandalism, Insecurity in Niger Delta Area of Nigeria
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Scourge of Dreaded Militants, Oil Theft, Vandalism, Insecurity in Niger Delta Area of Nigeria

The Niger Delta Area in Nigeria comprises the states of Ondo, Edo, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Imo, Abia, Akwa Ibom and Cross River. The area boasts of high deposit of oil and it's regarded as a very important part of Nigeria since it generates about 85 percent of the country's revenue. The clamour and agitations to develop the Niger Delta led to the creation of Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC in the year, 2,000 by the administration of Chief Olusegun Obasanjo. Unfortunately, more than two decades after its creation the area is heavily laden by insecurity, oil theft and oil pipeline vandalism.