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By Divine Perezide

ABUJA-In a significant development at the National Assembly, Rt.Hon. Julius Pondi(MHR), who represents the Burutu Federal Constitutuency of the newly established HOUSE COMMITTEE on the South-South Development Commission.

Pondi, who currently serves as the Chairman of the house committee on Environment, was named to lead the South-South Development Commission Committee following the recent formation of the Commission by the HOUSE of Representatives, His appointment has been met with the voice, the media platform congratulated the lawmaker, describing him as a “dynamic leader” and wishing him continued success, stating that he deserves “only the top” as encomiums continue to pour in.

As of the time of this report, it remains unclear whether Hon. Pondi will retain his position as Chairman of the Environment Committee alongside his new role.

Pondi’s dual Committee leadership underscores his growing influence and the trust placed in his legislative and oversight capabilities.

Port Harcourt – In a bid to honour the legacy of one of the Niger Delta’s most iconic figures, the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC), Eastern Zone has issued a special invitation to the general public to attend the upcoming Niger Delta Hero’s Commemoration Symposium, also known as the Isaac Adaka Boro Day Celebration.

The event is scheduled to hold on May 15, 2025, at 10 a.m. at Kingoliza Halls, located on Total Gospel/Ango Street by Aeroplane Drive, Off Odili Road, Trans-Amadi, Port Harcourt.

With the theme, “After Henry Willinks Commission, The Fears of Yesterday Remains Today’s Reality in Niger Delta,” the symposium aims to reflect on the enduring struggles of the region decades after the landmark 1958 Henry Willink Commission Report, which first recognized the unique challenges facing minority groups in Nigeria — particularly in the oil-rich Niger Delta.

According to the IYC Eastern Zone leadership, this year’s commemoration is not only a celebration of Isaac Adaka Boro, a revolutionary leader who fought for the rights and recognition of the Niger Delta people, but also a moment of critical reflection on the continuing marginalization, environmental degradation, and underdevelopment that have plagued the region.

The Council emphasized that the symposium would serve as a platform for dialogue, advocacy, and renewed calls for justice and equity for the Niger Delta people. Stakeholders from across the region, civil society organizations, traditional rulers, and youth leaders are expected to attend.

“The leadership of Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Eastern Zone is inviting the general public to the Niger Delta Hero’s Commemoration Symposium (Isaac Adaka Boro Day Celebration),” the invitation stated.

As preparations intensify, the IYC hopes the event will rekindle national attention on the region’s lingering issues and inspire fresh commitment toward meaningful development and inclusive governance.

The legacy of Isaac Boro, who laid down his life for the cause of his people, continues to ignite the spirit of advocacy among the Ijaw and broader Niger Delta communities — a spirit the IYC is determined to keep alive through this year’s symposium.

Read below, the full text of goodwill message by Hon. Alapala Anthony Ebitonmo the Minority Whip and member representing Burutu Constituency-1 in the Delta State House of Assembly, to the good people of his constituency, on Easter Suday.

1. Dear respected and highly valued constituents of Burutu north state constituency. On behalf of my family, associates and the office that represents you in the Delta state house of assembly, I send my unwavering and unperturbed merry Easter wishes to you all.

2. As we all know, easter is all about celebrating the death and resurrection of Christ, whom suffered persecution and mockery for the sake of believers, died and also rose again that our hopes in his promise be made alive.

3. Easter is a moment that requires sober reflection of every christian on the high price of death Jesus paid for the sins of everyone of us, and as we reflect on this great sacrifice made for you and us all, it is my most sincere prayers that we have a remarkable easter celebration this year.

4. Dear Constituents, let me also in the spirit of the easter celebration reiterate my unalloyed commitment to representing you all effectively continuously at the state house of Assembly.

5. I have been working very closely with all relevant stakeholders within the government to ensure that, you all, my beloved constituents are given continuos good representation. Despite setbacks in certain quarters, I can wholely assure you that your representative is engaging effectively for more good governance in our highly valued constituency.

6. Myself and my team will continue unfailingly to reach out to our constituents as we’ve been doing and no setback will hit us to a halt. I also continue to plea with our mothers and fathers who have always been praying for us to continue, that this divine mandate of ours will continue to bring effectiveness to legislative representation in our beloved constituency.

7. Once again, I wish us all a fruitful and hitch-free Easter celebration!!

*Signed*
Hon. Alapala Anthony Ebitonmo.
( *Member representing Burutu north constituency, Delta state house of Assembly/minority Whip* )