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Boro Day: Ijaw Youth Council Invites Public to Niger Delta Hero’s Commemoration Symposium
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.
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.