Itsekiri Women Plan Protest Against Chevron Over Lack of Representation
Mene, president of Voice of Warri Kingdom Women Initiative (VWKWI), has apologized to Ugborodo leaders and explained that the planned protest against Chevron Nigeria Limited is for the benefit of Itsekiri Nation.
The protest aims to address what Mene sees as a lack of representation and opportunities for Itsekiris within Chevron, despite previous training programs.
Mene pointed out that 18 new staff were recently hired by Chevron, but none of them are Itsekiri. This has led to feelings of pain and suffering among the community.
The protesting women carried banners with inscriptions such as 'Itsekiri comes first for top positions', 'promotion of current Itsekiri staff to higher positions', 'we need women empowerment and training' and 'Chevron give Itsekiri people the right they deserve'.