The Ondo State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission has begun distributing relief materials to communities in Ilaje Local Government Area following an alleged attack by naval personnel.
In October last year, men of the Nigerian Navy reportedly invaded the communities of Obejedo, Obe-Adun, and Obe-Nla, destroying properties worth millions of naira and displacing residents. Following the incident, the affected residents petitioned the police and other authorities to investigate.
During the distribution at Igbokoda, the headquarters of Ilaje LGA, OSOPADEC Executive Chairman Biyi Poroye said the commission acted on the directive of the state governor after visiting the communities and submitting recommendations. The relief materials—including mattresses, foodstuffs, washing machines, and household items—were valued at N400 million.
Poroye explained, “The motive behind these relief materials is to ameliorate the suffering of the people affected in the misunderstanding between some Ilaje communities and naval officers. The governor also expressed concern that our people should exercise patience, especially in engagements with the military.”
He further highlighted OSOPADEC’s other achievements, noting the completion of seven jetties, rehabilitation of the Agadagba hospital, and renovations of several schools in Ilaje.
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Dr. Ola Judah, Chairman of the OSOPADEC Palliative Committee, described the relief exercise as deliberate and impactful. He added that the committee had facilitated the construction of 12 new 12-bedroom houses, rehabilitated 14 others, and provided economic support through 15 Yamaha outboard engines, 13 fishing boats, and a modern bakery to help stimulate local recovery.
“The intervention is purposeful and anchored on best practices in humanitarian response, aimed at restoring stability and improving living conditions for affected families,” Judah said.
