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SAVE IJAW NATION (SIN): Official Statement on the 25th Anniversary of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC)
Being Text of Official Statement by the SAVE IJAW NATION (SIN) on the 25th Anniversary of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC
Date: July 13, 2025
As the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) celebrates 25 years of existence, Save Ijaw Nation (SIN) joins millions of Niger Deltans to reflect on this journey.
The NDDC was not a gift. It was born from the pain, sacrifice, and strong voice of Niger Delta people—especially the Ijaws. Many gave their lives, ideas, and freedom to demand development and justice for the region.
The Ijaw Nation stood firm in the face of neglect and exploitation. We led the fight against the injustice done to oil-producing communities. From peaceful protests to armed resistance, the struggle drew the attention of the federal government.
The NDDC is one of the results of that fight. It is funded mainly through the 13% derivation from oil wealth. That oil comes from the land and waters of the Niger Delta—mostly from Ijaw communities.
But after 25 years, what do we really have to show?
Most Ijaw villages are still poor and undeveloped. Many have no clean water, no good roads, no healthcare, and no quality schools. Billions of naira have entered the NDDC, but the average villager has seen little to no benefit.
Across the Niger Delta, abandoned NDDC projects fill the land. Some communities only got broken solar lights. The NDDC has become a tool for the powerful—used more for politics and profit than for people and progress.
The Federal Government has also failed. It often owes the NDDC money, delays funding, and breaks the rules for board appointments. At times, it runs the commission with illegal sole administrators, making it easy for corruption to grow.
This is not what the Ijaw people fought for.
Save Ijaw Nation (SIN) calls on the current NDDC board to rise to the occasion. This is a chance to change things.
We need real, lasting projects in our oil-producing communities—not handouts. The NDDC should train our youths in modern skills like Artificial Intelligence, Software Development, Engineering, Coding, Robotics, and Renewable Energy.
We need industries, not just boreholes. We want education that empowers, not just empty certificates. Our young people deserve careers, not crime. We need real development that reaches the creeks and the coastlines, not just the cities.
This 25th anniversary is a time to act, not just to clap. The Niger Delta deserves better. The Ijaw Nation demands it.
Let the next 25 years be different. Let them be about accountability, innovation, and impact. Let the NDDC truly serve the people whose pain gave it life.
Signed,
Comrade Yangaboy Erekedoumene Jonathan
National Convener
Save Ijaw Nation (SIN)
Email: saveijawnation@gmail.com
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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.
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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.