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IPF Commends Ijaw Leaders over their Support towards the Maiden Ijaw Media Conference
Pray for God’s blessings, sound health, peace, and wisdom for them to lead Ijaw nation.
By Divine Perezide
The Ijaw Publishers’ Forum (IPF), a leading media organization, has expressed heartfelt appreciation to key stakeholders and supporters who contributed to the success of the inaugural Ijaw Media Conference and Annual Dialogue 2024.
The event, held on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at the Banquet Hall in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, brought together a diverse range of participants, including media professionals, environmental activists, government officials, community leaders, and women’s groups. Themed “Advancing the Quest for Economic and Political Justice,” the conference aimed to highlight the persistent marginalization of the Ijaw people and the Niger Delta region.
In a statement, the IPF acknowledged the immense support of Dr. Dennis Brutu Otuaro, Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP); Sir Ken Etete, CEO/Chairman of Century Group; High Chief Collins Cocodia, Special Adviser to the Bayelsa State Governor on Political Matters; and activist Mama Annkio Briggs. Others recognized include HRM God’spower Oporomor, Elder Asu Beks, High Chief Nengi James, INC Vice President Ernest George Ikoli (SAN), and Hon. Spencer Okpoye, DESOPADEC Commissioner for Ijaw Nationality, among others.
Special thanks were also extended to Comrade Joseph Evah, National Coordinator of the Ijaw Monitoring Group (IMG), and Comrade Sheriff Mulade, National President of the Centre for Peace and Environmental Justice (CEPEJ), for their moral and strategic contributions.
Focus on Justice for the Niger Delta
The conference served as a platform to demand economic, environmental, and political justice for the Ijaw people and the Niger Delta region, which continue to face systemic neglect by the Nigerian government despite being a key contributor to the nation’s oil wealth. Participants criticized the exclusion of the region in resource allocation and national development while calling for immediate reforms to address environmental degradation, economic marginalization, and political exclusion.
IPF President Ozobo, in his welcome address, emphasized the need for resource control and self-determination, highlighting the region’s struggles to gain autonomy over its natural wealth. He described the divisions caused by partisan politics within the Ijaw leadership as a significant setback to achieving these goals.
Call for Action
The conference urged the Federal Government and other stakeholders to prioritize the development and empowerment of the Niger Delta region, addressing long-standing grievances to ensure justice and equitable resource distribution.
The IPF concluded by praying for divine blessings upon all contributors and reaffirming its commitment to advocating for the rights and well-being of the Ijaw people. The success of the maiden conference was described as a significant step toward uniting the Ijaw Nation and amplifying its quest for justice.
IduwiniVoice Social
The Indorowei family of Liomoni Quarters, Okunwei family of Ewodeware Quarters, Donye of Azina-ware Quarters, all of Ofougbene Community, Iduwini Kingdom, Burutu LGA announce the burial ceremony of their illustrious son and father, Late Capt. Edward Olayerinmene Forcados, who passed at the age of 84.
Service of Songs:
4pm, Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, at his residence, Efosa Street, Off Jakpa Road, Effurun
Funeral Rites:
10am, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, body leaves Ame Specialist Hospital Mortuary for his hometown, Ofougbene via MillarJetty, for funeral rites and Interment.
An All-night Social Wake-keeping follows from 7pm till dawn.
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By: Daire Perez
As the third phase national chairman of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), I, General Godstime Ogidigba, would like to extend my heartfelt appreciation to the PAP administrator, Dr. Dennis Otuaro. The launch of the second phase of laptop distribution to amnesty scholarship beneficiaries is a testament to his dedication to enhancing the learning and research capabilities of our students. I am proud of the strides his administration has taken to prioritize the welfare of our students, marking a significant shift in the narrative of the PAP program.
Under Dr. Otuaro’s leadership, the PAP has witnessed a positive transformation. For the first time in almost a decade, we are seeing tangible results that reflect the program’s true potential. His commitment to the welfare of our students is commendable, and I am confident that his administration will continue to yield positive outcomes.
As the third phase national chairman, I am delighted to give Dr. Otuaro my full support and backing. His leadership style, which prioritizes listening to the people and addressing their needs, is a breath of fresh air. I believe he is the right person to take the PAP program to greater heights, and I look forward to seeing more positive developments under his administration.
Dr. Otuaro’s efforts have brought the PAP program into the limelight, and for that, I am eternally grateful. His dedication to improving the lives of our students is a testament to his character, and I have no doubt that he will continue to make a lasting impact. I wish him all the best in his endeavors and assure him of my unwavering support.
In conclusion, I would like to reiterate my appreciation to Dr. Dennis Otuaro for his outstanding leadership and commitment to the PAP program. I am confident that under his guidance, the program will continue to thrive and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our students. Thank you, Dr. Dennis Otuaro, and may God bless you for your service.
IduwiniVoice
Commrade Solomon Gbegha, former chairman of Odimodi Community, has extended warm felicitations to His Royal Majesty, Elder (Capt.) King Joseph Timiyan (JP), Torububou 1, Agbonu, the revered king of Ogulagha kingdom, on the occasion of his 20th Coronation Anniversary.
In his goodwill message, Comrade Gbegha congratulated the monarch for his peaceful leadership, wisdom, and commitment to the unity and progress of the Ogulagha kingdom and the Niger Delta region of large.
He further wished the royal father a long, peaceful, and prosperous reign, praying that God continue to grant him wisdom, strength, and good health to leader his people to greater heights.