A coalition of Ogoni youth groups has called on President Bola Tinubu and the Federal Government to implement the demands from the Ogoni dialogue process, insisting that the creation of Bori State must form a central part of the roadmap.

In a statement jointly signed by 17 youth leaders, including Chief Kpakol Kpakol of the Ogoni National Youth Congress and Gen. Ikeh Albert Jnr of the Khana Youth Assembly, the Coalition of Ogoni Youth Groups (COYOG) on Saturday warned against attempts by politicians and vested interests to hijack the process for personal or political gain.

The group described the dialogue as a collective struggle for justice, environmental restoration, political inclusion, resource control and sustainable development.

It stressed that the outcomes must reflect the aspirations of the Ogoni people rather than the interests of a few individuals.

COYOG urged the Federal Government to issue a clear interim Memorandum of Understanding detailing institutional responsibilities, timelines, funding, monitoring mechanisms and public reporting.

It also called for the establishment of a representative Presidential Implementation Committee with a defined mandate and measurable milestones.

The coalition specifically insisted that the demand for Bori State receive explicit and documented attention, describing it as fundamental to political inclusion, equitable representation and administrative accessibility.

“We want Tinubu to establish a representative Presidential Implementation Committee with a clearly defined mandate, measurable milestones, and sufficient authority to coordinate the implementation of the recommendations. The demands contained in the Ogoni Dialogue Committee report should not be reduced to political promises or ceremonial declarations.

“The demand for Bori State is a fundamental question of political inclusion… Any genuine effort to address the Ogoni question must engage this demand openly and seriously,” the statement noted.

The youths also addressed reports of a $300 million fund, demanding verifiable information on its source, purpose and management arrangements, and emphasised that transparency must be non-negotiable.

On the leadership of the Ogoni Dialogue Committee, COYOG clarified that Professor Don Baridam remains the substantive leader and cautioned against any individual assuming authority outside the established structure.

Reaffirming its commitment to peaceful advocacy, the coalition stated: “The Ogoni dialogue belongs to the Ogoni people. Its outcomes must serve the Ogoni people. Its implementation must be transparent, inclusive and measurable.”