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NDDC Protest Canceled As Ijaw Leaders Urge Peace, Say Group Won’t Fuel Crisis
NDDC Protest Canceled As Ijaw Leaders Urge Peace, Say Group Won’t Fuel Crisis
Dr. Alaye Theophilus, factional President of the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC), announced the withdrawal of a planned protest against the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) due to the intervention of respected regional leaders…….CONTINUE READING
Initially scheduled for November 14, 2024, the protest aimed to address dissatisfaction with the NDDC’s perceived selective activities. In a statement from Port Harcourt, Theophilus explained that leaders including Pa Edwin Clark, Ambassador Godknows Igali, and others requested the group avoid escalating tensions, particularly given recent violence in Abuloma and the fragile political climate.
Theophilus emphasized the commitment to regional peace, asserting that the IYC would keep monitoring the NDDC’s performance closely and would advocate for comprehensive and sustainable projects that foster employment and empowerment across the region.
The IYC remains prepared to mobilize against the NDDC if their concerns are not addressed.
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