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*Women Affairs Commissioner commends initiative, pledges support for grassroots mobilization ahead of the general elections. YENAGOA, BAYELSA STATE – The Ogboin Ibe Grassroots Political Network (OPN) has intensified consultations ahead of the inauguration of its grassroots mobilization campaign by paying a courtesy visit to the Bayelsa State Commissioner for Women Affairs, Hon. Joanah Gigi. The…
Abuja, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Vice President, His Excellency Kashim Shettima, GCON, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to transforming the agricultural sector in the Niger Delta, describing agriculture as a critical pillar for economic diversification, food security, and sustainable national development. The Vice President gave the assurance while attending the Niger Delta Agricultural Summit held…
“I do not take your support for granted,” she said. “From the bottom of my heart, thank you. Your unwavering solidarity inspires us to remain committed to serving our people with dedication and integrity.”
Former Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta/Chairman, Presidential Amnesty Programme, Dr. Kingsley Kuku, has hailed the Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, for resolving the leadership crisis in the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) and ensuring a peaceful election transition. Kuku, a one-time IYC spokesman, said in a press release that the recent…
Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Southern Ijaw Constituency I, led by the Honourable Commissioner for Women, Children Affairs, Empowerment and Social Development, Hon. Joanah Gigi, paid a sensitisation and engagement visit to the leaders and people of Otuan Community in Ogboin Kingdom as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the party’s grassroots…
“Please encourage your members, friends and relatives to obtain their voter cards because that remains the legitimate means of supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the candidates of our party.”
Politics is often won long before election day. It is won through relationship-building, consultations, and the ability to inspire confidence among party members and the electorate. Dr. Coronation Edward Tokpo appears to understand this reality. Since emerging as the All Progressives Congress (APC) standard-bearer for the Bayelsa State House of Assembly seat representing Southern Ijaw…
“If given the opportunity to serve as National Secretary, I will promote peace, unite every faction and work with all stakeholders to build a stronger and more progressive Ijaw Youth Council. Together, we can achieve the change our youths desire.”
“As usual, l am not imposing any candidate. We need someone who has the interest of Ijaw nation at heart and that will fly our flag. We cannot be divided at this time. We can no longer have a factional leadership in the IYC.”
