The Founding Bishop of Ijaw Pastors and Ministers Fellowship (IPMF), Bishop   Samson Amajene (JP+) has said that the absence of the federal government in terms of infrastructural development of oil bearing communities in Niger Delta, especially in the riverine areas is the major cause of intermittent militancy over the years.

He also attributed lack of the total submission to the will and service of God by most of the communities as compounding the problems.

Bishop Amajene   disclosed   this in a- three day powered packed crusade for total liberation titled:” Open Heaven” which was held in Oboro   Community   in Burutu Local Government Area, Delta State on Wednesday, remarked that a lot of communities in the Niger Delta have   black   gold (Crude Oil) but   are   living in penury.

He added that the people are already blessed  with  natural  resources adding that  what is left is  for them to   embrace God for the  federal government to  recognise them  for speedy   growth and development to come to the land . He said when the people receive God Almighty their life can not   be the same again  and  therefore charged the   people   to   be   prayerful in order to enjoy the good of the land.

 The Cleric therefore commended the people for receiving the message   adding , it shows that God has come to deliver them hence they will be blessed both spiritually and materially.

He therefore   challenged the federal government to   provide   for   the   people  in  the  region and used the medium to appeal to corporate organisations, government agencies, and well meaning Nigerians   to support the  body (IPMF)   financially for the propagation of the gospel to every nook and crannies of the society.

On  his  part, Bishop Godspower  Atalarerebo  said  the   federal government’s neglect of the community  is as a result of  their distance from   God  which necessitated  the devil to manipulate their blessings and therefore charged them  to pray and get closer to God  so as to  defeat the Satan  to enable the federal government  remember them for  the   growth   and development   of the community in particular and Niger Delta region in general.

Speaking on the virtuous woman, Pastor (Mrs) Mercy Amajene   said   women   should   not rest in their oars but work to support their husband both physically and spiritually to ensure that the family experiences rapid growth and development.  She said marriage is honourable and women should not co-habit with their spouses but   ensure   that   their   bride   price is   paid   just   as she encouraged the husbands   to pay  the bride pride of their wives.