ASARI DOKUBO ON OIL THEFT IN THE NIGER DELTA

Illegal oil refining in Nigeria is at an all-time high and the Federal Government says about $3.27 billion worth of oil has been lost to oil theft and pipeline vandalism in the past months. This is one of the many critical issues rocking the nation, as the issue of insecurity is also a major concern in the country at a time when the country is gearing up for its general elections. Niger Delta Activist, Asari Dokubo speaks on the Arise Interview.
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[@umunnabikeonwudiwe5988]

This man is part of the South South and Nigeria's Oil problem. He speaks from the two sides of his mouth. He is one of the people that introduced oil theft and has no pedigree to speak against oil theft.

[@sunshine152]

Absolutely

[@chikarayleigh4534]

Steal oil responsibibly. Don't spill or pollute the air.

[@megwaschinyere4951]

he is only crying because he cant steal anymore, while others are stealing

[@muodumogu2974]

Gbam!

[@tommyy5041]

Kudos Asari, you nailed it here but i beg to disagree with you when it comes to Presidential candidates. Lagos is overrated abeg and it's better imagined than experienced. Have spent 10yrs there and Meeeeh its really crappy and unorganized with people spending upto 6hrs a day in traffic, Apapa axis is the worst. Obi is the most Credible and will do a better job in checkmating these illegalities in govt and help to diversify the economy amongst others if given the opportunity.

[@arinzeuzoma2560]

Asari just ended up confusing some people without a mind of their own, imagine speaking from both sides of the mouth... dubious character!

[@godwinejiofor8064]

Well you dont like him so what he is saying wont make sense to you but he is just telling you thr fact

[@orondahwali5852]

Lmao right?

[@tomassankara5067]

As you said. “People without a mind of their own “, what is a person without a mind, but a tool for politicians to control.

[@megwaschinyere4951]

the grasscutter is shouting because he cant steal or do bunkering anylonger, and also not getting contracts to guard pipelines- he speaks from both sides of his mouth- why was he in jail before ? can someone remind him and us?

[@OgaSabinuss]

Asari you’ve said your mind but we Nigeria really know who’s capable of healing this country

[@OfftheStreetMusic]

Who?

[@blessingagoha7768]

Asari Dokubo is one of the originators of oil bunkering, what’s he talking about? Have we forgotten so soon,the Asari fuel and kpo fire? How did he make most of his money? Asari, please go to your village, help repair the damages you helped in causing.

[@paulroland8005]

I've had a personal chat with him. He explained how the name 'Asari fuel' came to be. Asari is the only one who didnt accept Federal Amnesty because of his belief.

[@chukwukadibiailoka145]

Asari is the chairman chief executive of oil theft

[@geraldudeaba6085]

Asari again o! Fearless, bold, and said it as it is. I think he spoke well.

[@kentuckycykentuckycy8756]

Asari may Oil never leave your land it's a blessing don't cry.

[@amudatwuraola5373]

Meaning what! Why are you exposing your stupidity. The man is exposing the corruption at our pipeline and you think it's funny? That's why nothing is happening correctly in Nigeria because of people like you. People's livelihood has perished. Can what is happening in Nigeria happen in developed countries? Who ever Solis the water with oil will pay compensation and also clean the rivers. Be your brothers keeper.

[@daviesck2712]

Indirectly he is asking the federal government to award him the contract of guarding pipeline

[@librarian_ai6627]

The inefficiency of the expatriate warrants it.

[@alvanalvino]

And so fucking what? He is a Niger delta band he has the capacity to protect the pipe lines from being vandalised and leaking crude oil everywhere and into the Atlantic. Have you seen how far he became? He is too big now to patrol the jungle so he will create jobs for youths who can never steal oil. Win win for Nigeria or you think a Yoruba man or an Hausa man will survive that region if men from another tribe are employed to be guiding the pipelines? It wouldn’t be long before the piss on the native and with a nice machete their heads would be relocated from their necks. All of the other nations within Nigeria are 100 percent biased towards the ones who own the oil and Nigeria would be nothing but a 100 percent poor and useless country without the Niger delta oil that made us everything that we are and will ever be in the future because agriculture died and the oil wealth built Nigeria from the ground up.

[@megwaschinyere4951]

the grasscutter is shouting because he cant steal or do bunkering anylonger, and also not getting contracts to guard pipelines- he speaks from both sides of his mouth- why was he in jail before ? can someone remind him and us?

[@evangelistpeace4359]

He is not looking for contract, federal government knows him very well,, he is already in charge.dont underrate him,.

[@thatruth3604]

Sitting here talking, he's one of the major problem in the delta

[@osenimmusa2723]

I like this man ooo for his truths and he is a brave man ooo Remain blessed by the power of the most high God Amen

[@joncolinas5609]

Asari wants the Federal Government to give him contract to guard the theft of the oil on behalf of Fulani. That's all he wants.

[@godwinejiofor8064]

By saying the truth?

[@martinsnwaokoli3295]

Exactly that's why he said former federal capital was built by Tinibu, he is just supporting those that can give money

[@kingsleykalu2770]

@@godwinejiofor8064 Truth is never partial,it must be complete. Dokubo is a stupid criminal with selfish ideas. May Gods curse him the more.

[@samueljacob6929]

@@godwinejiofor8064 What truth?

[@Anthony_Ola]

@@martinsnwaokoli3295 Mumu…he said Lagos, Eko akete was built and put on auto pilot by Tinubu’s master plan

[@deepstatetrader]

Everyone knows the truth.. but how many are walking on the path of the truth.. god help us in this country

[@Smilas]

Oil thief Lord accusing others, and this TV platform is calling world class thief to speak on what he is the master

[@megwaschinyere4951]

the grasscutter is shouting because he cant steal or do bunkering anylonger, and also not getting contracts to guard pipelines- he speaks from both sides of his mouth- why was he in jail before ? can someone remind him and us?

[@evangelistpeace4359]

I like this word, I wish you are transparent this way, Nigeria is looking for a saviour.

[@peteroni8324]

OMG this man make me laugh so much. Nice and honest analysis on those who want to be the Nigerian president. Chai, that obi comment made me giggle🤣🤣🤣. To be honest, average Nigerian need to travel to other developed country and see things themselves.These set of thief’s ruling you have visited and see how those nation are governed. Given their citizen a first class amenities . But what our leader knows is to pack all your money and put in offshore account.

[@victorpatrick4400]

This man is so so sincere, plain and truthful in all of his analysis. I swear !

[@perpprince5959]

How is he sincere bro?sincere about what he said about Tinubu?come on bro.

[@godwinejiofor8064]

@@perpprince5959 he is sincere is there any lie in what he said?

[@victorpatrick4400]

@@perpprince5959 Maybe you should use an earphone when listening. Am not about Tinubu or any other person. All what he said was said on pure sincerity and plain truth. Leave the messenger and take the message.

[@ezinwaemenike5260]

@perp prince do you Asari don't know about local bunkering business

[@abbahjoseph217]

I love him for his view , this should be an average Nigerian view, only people that hadn’t traveled support some candidate

[@elidrisidris8395]

Asari Dokubo is one of the people that can do it

[@chigozieozor68]

Money monger Asari

[@wysefavor]

Timipre Marlin Sylva (born July 7, 1964) is a former Governor of Bayelsa State, Nigeria, and the current Nigeria Minister of State for Petroleum Resources.

[@sundaynwumas1324]

DOKUBO you have spoken very greatly without fear or FAVOUR.

[@megwaschinyere4951]

the grasscutter is shouting because he cant steal or do bunkering anylonger, and also not getting contracts to guard pipelines- he speaks from both sides of his mouth- why was he in jail before ? can someone remind him and us?

[@gr8ofnetwork289]

Asari Dokubo is my man. God bless you sir. Your courage is second to none and an inspiration to many.

[@okoriekalu7122]

How shallow minded and empty our minds and reasoning is when it comes to analysing issues of national importance. Crude oil thefts and bunkering activities is a collosal damage to our economy and environment and it is an obvious and indisputable fact. As Asari lamented the securities are not doing their work but rather are conniving with the bunkers .who settles them .I am talking from personal experience. I was once lured to engage in such business by a friend and when I visited the area do the dirty biz. I nearly wept and couldn't continue because I couldn't understand how one can engage in such a n economic sabotage and still not be worried.

[@AutoNaija]

Lol. He said that short one in Kaduna. Dead.😂😂😂

[@obiomaamaka152]

The militants of which ASARI is still in command of in a faction are involved in this too where they too has arrangements with for money and amouries, assorted guns and bullets and the reason the militants has more sufisticated weapons than the federal government of Nigeria.

[@dembemema1338]

Close your mouth Asari 👄 you're one of the biggest problem Nigeria 🇳🇬 have now

[@alexkorami6679]

I use to have respect for this brother in the past.

[@fredkiller5132]

Both Asari Dokubo and Arise News (presenter) are seemingly biased regarding the issue of presidential aspirants. That was very clear concerning Peter Obi. The right logic would have been: The South East ought now to benefit from the rotation, and Peter Obi is the best available man of pedigree. Asari's diversion to extoling Tinubu and Atiku are preposterous and mischievious and treacherous. Obi transformed Anambra the best the revenue could go and left billions in coffers. Lagos' int. gen. revenue is triple that of Anambra, still Lagos cannot be compared to Asari's Cape Verde and Mauritius. It's like Asari travelled only within Lagos Island and Anambra hinterlands, and based his judgement on that alone.

[@megwaschinyere4951]

the grasscutter is shouting because he cant steal or do bunkering anylonger, and also not getting contracts to guard pipelines- he speaks from both sides of his mouth- why was he in jail before ? can someone remind him and us?

[@lukaauta3439]

Kai i love this chief, God bless you

[@oladimejiabdulazeez3480]

Very honest guy.

[@charlesomonigho3920]

Asari dokubo you that went and build a university in benin Republic, then tell me if you are a good leader?, Asari tell me things you do in Niger Delta as a whole or even in your state?

[@godwinejiofor8064]

Shut up

[@munirroymacjohn7231]

How about the university??

[@ikegomoviestv9691]

That short one in Kaduna....hahahaha

[@hawkithreesixtydegree9017]

Asari Dokubo is the leader of the thieves.

[@geraldakonam5699]

Asari u ur self contributed to d problems we av in niger delta,

[@ifeanyiezeala8568]

This man is somewhat knowledgeable....

[@tmajec]

He’s not somewhat. He IS knowledgeable. He’s from the region and waged an insurgency against the Nigerian govt until the govt realised he was a thorn on their side and negotiated with him.

[@megwaschinyere4951]

the grasscutter is shouting because he cant steal or do bunkering anylonger, and also not getting contracts to guard pipelines- he speaks from both sides of his mouth- why was he in jail before ? can someone remind him and us?

[@phemgab7532]

I am from an oil producing community. I am from a community that has an oil export terminal. Your alhajis and otunbas are the main people behind the oil theft. What I am saying is the government is involved. Hahaha asari himself is one of the biggest oil thief lol. The bunkery petrol is even called asari in the south. Nigeria is a funny place

[@phemgab7532]

All the security agencies are all major players in the theft

[@phemgab7532]

Hahaha the navy even escorts stolen oil to international waters. Big business. Una dey mad

[@godischimekz636]

Zoning presidency of one-Nigeria is not democracy and can’t solve Nigeria’s political problem…

[@jewelofnashville1726]

Peter Obi is more than qualified.

[@MyKing22896]

Peter is an unknown candidate to other region, he is a local champion

[@godwinejiofor8064]

Read comment by Ameer so that you will understand Peter Obi cant win election. I call him baby politician and some brainless that are not igbo than me was insulting. He want to be president and he cant go and campaign in other region.

[@MyKing22896]

@@godwinejiofor8064 You called him a baby politician because you knew that he can not even win even the southeast where he came from and some of you that are brainless Igbos were insulting those that are not supporting him. Let the Igbos unanimously support the best people like Rochas Okorocha, Senator Pius Anyim , and Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.

[@jewelofnashville1726]

@@MyKing22896 Peter obi... is a movement. Stop hating on ur kid's generation.

[@megwaschinyere4951]

the grasscutter is shouting because he cant steal or do bunkering anylonger, and also not getting contracts to guard pipelines- he speaks from both sides of his mouth- why was he in jail before ? can someone remind him and us?

[@chukwuemekejohn2004]

I love your world travel and see

[@ebukakamen6943]

The first time asari was Niger Delta leader your accusing them of thief are you not there leader

[@jamesbenimor7797]

You are my best favorite

[@smilingben7]

God Bless You Alhaji Asari Dokubor

[@greatekeqwqmen1413]

We need people like you chairman

[@vikvikosin5785]

Asari needs a job. Please give him back his job of protecting oil pipelines so he will be held responsible if bunkering continues. He had the job before and oil bunkering was getting out of hand; that was why he was replaced with foreign companies. Now he is making noise. He is a Muslim who hates the Jewish State, that is why he is miffed that an Israeli company is helping with the protection of the pipelines. He did worse when he had that job. He needs to shut up and go home.

[@ezinwaemenike5260]

I heard that short 1 in kaduna

[@seashore9287]

Him started it and now complaining, will not forget asari fuel, where is it coming from

[@ayodejilanre1317]

First time in history, Asari Dokubo anaylise everything without bias Seriously, Kudos to asari Dokubo.

[@andrewibong4353]

Asari docubo is free domfighter we Cal him father back in the day, respect

[@amudatwuraola5373]

It's very sad Indeed that our leaders aren't doing anything about this petroleum syphoning. Corruption is the bane of this disaster, with the continuance of this sets of greedy leaders Nigeria is at the verge of collapse. We all need to get our PVC stand by our votes and booth these selfish wicked tyrant government out!

[@laskichigozie4482]

'That short one in Kaduna...' lol

[@Iphie2019]

I am interested in studying the effect of the cumulative exposure to the fumes on various chronic disease outcomes. I am a physician scientist that’s why I have these interest.

[@deepstatetrader]

This man only speaks out when it does not favor him.. He is one of the saboteurs in Nigeria..

[@mtt7118]

Yeah true

[@megwaschinyere4951]

the grasscutter is shouting because he cant steal or do bunkering anylonger, and also not getting contracts to guard pipelines- he speaks from both sides of his mouth- why was he in jail before ? can someone remind him and us?

[@queenofduckys6974]

The pollution and damage is unbelievable. So come 2023 is still on the oil despite these damages.God forbid!!!Biafra have to come by every means necessary

[@augustineonumonu5791]

We have all it takes to make Nigeria a good country but some people are misusing it

[@livybestokoli8539]

You started oil bunkering, it made you rich....but no time is late....

[@megwaschinyere4951]

the grasscutter is shouting because he cant steal or do bunkering anylonger, and also not getting contracts to guard pipelines- he speaks from both sides of his mouth- why was he in jail before ? can someone remind him and us?

[@MysteriousWonder-vj2tu]

Is Asari Dokubo not an oil pipeline security contractor?

[@fatimaimona2361]

Your vote is one, speak for yourself and speak the truth.

[@brentvergeer1912]

Asari has spoken the truth the whole truth let the leaders investigate there self.

[@goddy766]

Well spoken

[@eduputafrancis9232]

He said what my ear loves, this our leaders travel out and see how other countries is. He mentioned innovational leaders. Anambra state like he said is a glorified town.

[@otoabasiinyang8172]

Asari Dakubo , please if you don't know the history of Lagos try to ask from Bank Anthony, and also let TINNUBU mention the projects he commission under his tenure. I am a pure lagosian

[@bmc271]

Asari was very objective with his analysis here. One of the first time he sounded so knowledgeable.

[@TamunoOpuboCooksCookeyGam]

The guys is actually very educated.

[@chigozieozor68]

Nigeria needs separation to save lives, biafrans freedom is must ✊

[@zubairyakubu9450]

You need to separate yourself from commenting useless words. Let me tell you, you will never know the benefits of Nigeria before you start traveling. Don't stay in your bush and keep vomiting unnecessary words

[@Marcdons]

@@zubairyakubu9450 he's from the south east,not zamfara

[@zubairyakubu9450]

@@Marcdons so what

[@Marcdons]

@@zubairyakubu9450 so he can't possible live in the bush,like ur pple🙄

[@happoski664]

Nice1 Asari.👏👏

[@halidsheriff8002]

Alhaj Mujahid dokunbo has shared his view with us honestly. Alhaj happy Ramadan Kareem

[@emmanuelochieke1645]

Asari's problem is that contracts to guard the pipelines are awarded to (foreigners and) Israeli companies?

[@jonathanosagiede3786]

Why do we Nigerians love anything foreign (imports) than locals? 7billions Naira monthly to foreigners who doesn't know the terrain or invest in the country is wrong. What's the result from these foreigners despite the billions?

[@maryammuhammed2906]

I swear this man na correct man

[@itoroisaac6087]

When people 👫 are listening to an oil theft king in the person of ASARI DOKUBO, just like repentance Boko haram who collaborated with their people to free bokoharam prisoners. Asari Dokubo who are you misleading? You are among them so tell the world 🌎 the truth.

[@milkderiv]

that short one in kaduna lol

[@jiksawo08]

Why can’t the government support the local refiners to buy better equipment to modernise their smallscale refining? If government can’t support Dangote for the arid north to refine petrol why can’t they support those who actually own the oil?? Nonsense

[@joseph.a.5166]

That short one in Kaduna.

[@obehiokojie4066]

If the govt cannot formalize and institutionalize the security architecture in the oil producing areas, they should try an informal approach- engage the boys who are involved in these acts of sabotage to protect oil facilities in the area. It will be win-win for everyone. As for the security agencies, they are just doing business out there. Get the BVNs of all the security men serving in the area and investigate their assets vis-a-vis their legitimate earnings and you would be shocked at the wealth they have amassed. What are the sources of such wealth? We talk like we don't know what's going on. Traditional rulers, activists like him talking, security men and govt officials are all in the game. Until there is a competent and discipline govt, nothing will change. The leaders of the Niger Delta are the worse thieves. They don't care about their own people or environment. They are willing tools conspiring with outsiders to rob their own people. Shame on them!.

[@alvanalvino]

Well said brother.

[@seunnicholas6427]

Facts only from Alhaji Asari Dokubo

[@ordudonald350]

You are making a lot of senses.

[@genuinediasporan6661]

I totally agreed with his analysis on the presidency,especially about the three candidates. But then, Nigeria needs to be restructured along Federalism and less dependency on Federal allocation.

[@tomassankara5067]

I support restructuring but we have out grown regions. We do not even need a new constitution we just need to edit the exclusive and concurrent lists and implement true federalism, our states should have their own police and correctional facilities and should keep more of what they produce, we as the peoples should champion the fight for local government autonomy, corruption is easier to fight locally, we are no more in military regime and it is only dictators that are so paranoid as to concentrate all power in one place. Abuja is damn too powerful and it is not healthy for a democracy.

[@genuinediasporan6661]

@@tomassankara5067 True. The six geopolitical zone could be enshrined into the Constitution along with the present states,not the three regions.

[@zubairyakubu9450]

I love this guy. Infact I didn't know that he love Nigeria like that. Good luck my brother

[@jacobwalter7122]

Can you ask your guess, why is the illegal refined fuel called asari fuel

[@RO-zq7hc]

I have heard Mr Asari on various issues concerning his community. As l listened to him,it seems the awarding of the contract to an israelies company that does nothing bothers him, suggest the oil copany should set up a commitee with the local & Asari involved to find a solution to the spillage situation.

[@megwaschinyere4951]

the grasscutter is shouting because he cant steal or do bunkering anylonger, and also not getting contracts to guard pipelines- he speaks from both sides of his mouth- why was he in jail before ? can someone remind him and us?

[@goodman-jl1dg]

Please chief edi abali biko protect your people from this oil spillage, your environment is in shamble and lots of environmental degradation.

[@jamesbenimor7797]

Please I don't know how I want to come meet you please so me the road master I believe you my name is James

[@MajorrBison]

Imagine these types of theft happening in places like Saudi or Russia, naija government is weak, a weak and incompetent government running an undeveloped country, the result is a mess.

[@eduputafrancis9232]

Is because is use for politics and over tribalization

[@emmanuelnwadike4760]

Asari Dokubo should be investigated about the oil theft he has been handling the contract for years now he can not denial it

[@gogexperience]

7:30 they can start Fish farms on lan which have no connection to the river.

[@africanbeveragessarl.8362]

Asari wants the contract of guiding the pipes.

[@kuchingoro5971]

This guy lost me when he refused to acknowledge PO but gives kudos to Tinubu

[@jonathanosagiede3786]

The government knows what is going on and anything that politicians are making money from in Nigeria will not end. How about bokoharam, Iswap NDDC etc. Our leaders doesn't care about Nigeria as they care about their political parties but without Nigeria and her constitution there is no political party. Our political elites needs to put Nigeria first in everything for there to be progress.

[@tifankemes87]

Lol... I love this man!

[@yakubugindiri9048]

how can you say that the federal government has raised an alarm; who are they raising alarm to? didn't they say that they are in charge, who are they complaining to!?!?!?

[@hassanubali5588]

I stopped listening the time he said "All the traditional leaders didn't know anything about the oil bunkering"

[@destinybiosah2485]

Asari you were one of them. Your criminal empire has blossomed . You cannot plant seeds n expect all to die.

[@peteronuora4601]

Asari you are very funny please 😂😂😂😂

[@peteronuora4601]

Asari now you produce president for the southern

[@BobozeeMedia]

This man just gave the hard truth

[@igwemarvelous7363]

One of the problem of this oil theft one of the major problem the security men are fully involved

[@josephajibodu2377]

As regards the oil theft, he is right on point. But as regards presidency, he’s just like any other political person, he has his preference already.

[@jibrilsalisunainna1184]

This man has said reasonable things enough to his understanding especially regarding the oil theft and spillage, should he be listened i believe things may be normal and regarding his preferred 3 candidates too he has made a bold choice.

[@akenibruce6766]

You are my everything God

[@kemakolamgeorge2381]

Asari is now Obedient

[@eotlati1763]

Asari Dokubo is right in his analysis of the would be presidential candidates, south east is the saddest among them.

[@APO16]

Tompolo is doing good job, they should double his payment, he is playing and it showing good results. I pray for his safety because so many enemies every where.

[@MajorrBison]

This is madness, how can we allow this to happen?, look at these images for crying out loud.

[@abbahjoseph217]

The Truth is bitter

[@nnamdinwuchukwu6995]

To Dokubo: Don't deceive yourself with "One Nigeria". Opt for Niger Delta Republic. If you think Biafra is tragedy, Nigeria remains a potential Fulani Sultanate striving unto fruition. Your ethnic nation is not safe either, if you care to take stock of activities of Fulani ethnic militia in parts of the country. Your being a Muslim will not render you safe. Remember Oba Afonja of Ilorin. Present day Niger Delta area is a far cry from the ideals Isaac Adaka Boro stood for. Nigeria remains the design for neo-imperialism from a network of foreign and local minions. The unscrupulous foreigners incite unscrupulous locals behind closed doors and labour to conceal their complicity.