By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in Bayelsa State have called for inclusion in benefits accruing to oil-host communities under the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). The group made the demand during a courtesy visit to King Wapaebiama Amakiri of Obhal-Emeyal Clan, in Ogbia Local Government Area of the state. Speaking during the visit, the Coordinator of the group, Mr. Philip Godfrey, said PWDs have been excluded from the benefits of the Host Community Development Trust (HCDT) Fund. Godfrey lamented that there had previously been no Act obligating…
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