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Nigeria: The Bolowei Youth Development Movement, a community organization in Delta State, the Usiefurun Youth Development group, an offshoot of said movement, and the alleged destruction and vandalism of projects of these entities in July 2006; outcome of this incident

Several articles in the Lagos-based newspaper Vanguard indicate that the word "Bolowei" refers to a traditional ruler, or "prime minister," of a kingdom in Nigeria (28 June 2007; Vanguard 16 Aug. 2002; ibid. 4 Dec. 2001); however, information on a "Bolowei Youth Development Movement" could not be found among the sources consulted by the Research Directorate.

Information on a "Usiefurun Youth Development Group" could not be found among the sources consulted by the Research Directorate. Usiefurun is reportedly located in South Ughelli (Office of the Governor of Delta State 16 Apr. 2007). Ughelli is a main town of Delta State (Nigeria n.d.).

This Response was prepared after researching publicly accessible information currently available to the Research Directorate within time constraints. This Response is not, and does not purport to be, conclusive as to the merit of any particular claim for refugee protection. Please find below the list of sources consulted in researching this Information Request.

References

Nigeria. N.d. Nigeria Direct. "Delta State." <http://www.nigeria.gov.ng/NR/exeres/D5B94A11-DFD9-49CC-A62F-7BEDADA6AB6B.htm> [Accessed 7 July 2008]

Office of the Governor of Delta State. 16 April 2007. "INEC Declares Uduaghan Winner." <http://www.governoruduaghan.org/news_fetcher.php?fid=20> [Accessed 4 July 2008]

Vanguard [Lagos]. 28 June 2007. David Diai. "Okirika – A Leader of His People." (AllAfrica) <http://allafrica.com/stories/200706280698.html> [Accessed 4 July 2008]
_____. 16 August 2002. ", N-Delta Women Back Down On Fresh Showdown With Oil Giants." (AllAfrica/Factiva)
_____. 4 December 2001. Sola Adebayo. "Blame Poverty for Crises in Niger Delta, Says Ex-Niger Milad." <http://allafrica.com/stories/200112040537.html> [Accessed 4 July 2008]

Additional Sources Consulted

Internet sites, including: Africa Research Bulletin (ARB), AllAfrica, Afrol.com, Amnesty International (AI), British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Delta State Government, Delta Youth Summit 2008, European Country of Origin Information Network (ecoi.net), Factiva, Human Rights Watch (HRW), Niger Delta Standard, Nigeria Direct, Nigeria Network of NGOs, Nigeriaworld.com, TakingItGlobal, United Kingdom Home Office, United Nations Integrated Regional Information Networks (IRIN), United States Department of State.