Tag: Amb. Godknows Boladei Igali
PANDEF Chairman Felicitates Matthew Tonlagha on 50th his Birthday and Book Presentation
“We are grateful to God for guarding you so jealously, and preserving your life through thick and thin,” the PANDEF chairman stated. “We praise His exalted name for He has done great things and it is marvelous in our eyes.”
Igali Urges Amassoma Community to Sustain Unity and Cultural Traditions for Development
The National Chairman of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), Ambassador Godknows Boladei Igali, OON, has called on the Amassoma Community in Port Harcourt to sustain its social and cultural traditions with unity, focus, and purpose in order to positively impact the community and Bayelsa State at large. Ambassador Igali made the call in Yenagoa…
PANDEF Chairman Hosts Eminent Statesmen in Honour of Late Sen. Ewhrudjakpo
The National Chairman of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), Amb. (Dr.) Godknows Boladei Igali, hosted a delegation of eminent statesmen who travelled from the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Lagos, and other parts of the federation to honour the late Sen. Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, former Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, on Friday. Following the funeral rites…
CONGRATULATIONS TO GOVERNOR SIMINALAYI FUBARA AT 51 YEARS AND SENATOR SERIAKE DICKSON AT 60 YEARS
PANDEF salutes, in particular, their individual and collective contributions to the sustainable development and enduring peace of the South-South region. Even more profound is their continued impact on nation-building and democratic consolidation, anchored on equity, fairness, and justice. PANDEF also takes this opportunity to acknowledge and salute other leaders and selfless citizens whose strenuous efforts,…
PANDEF Reconciliation Committee Appeals for Peace, Urges Wike and Fubara to Lead Resolution of Rivers Crisis
The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has formally inaugurated a high-powered Reconciliation Committee to address the protracted political crisis in Rivers State, warning that continued escalation could undermine public confidence and deepen instability in a state vital to Nigeria’s political and economic life. Speaking at the inauguration on January 12, 2026, the Chairman of the…
PANDEF Urges Calm in Rivers Crisis, Constitutes Kanu Agabi–Led Reconciliation Committee
As part of its peace-building initiative, PANDEF announced the constitution of a high-level reconciliation committee to intervene in the crisis. The committee is chaired by Kanu Agabi, SAN, CON, a former Attorney-General of the Federation, with Senator Obende Domingo, former Senator for Edo North, serving as Vice Chairman. Other members include Rt. Hon. (Chief) Essien…
Prepare for a New Dawn of Peace and Development — PANDEF Chairman Urges Niger Delta People
Across the region—from Akwa Ibom to Bayelsa, and through Cross River, Delta, and Edo States—there has been relative peace and improved security. According to him, even the unfortunate period of a state of emergency in Rivers State has, thankfully, become a thing of the past, with the state now recording unprecedented progress.
LET US PREPARE FOR A NEW DAWN OF PEACE AND DEVELOPMENT
As we move forward, let our faith in God Almighty, whose benevolence has placed our region as a leading contributor to the national economy for decades, remain resolute and strengthened. Let us continue to draw guidance from the Scriptures, as stated in Psalms 60:12: “With God we shall gain the victory, and He will trample…
Igali Sends Christmas, New Year Message to Niger Delta People, Calls for Unity and Hope
The PANDEF chairman expressed hope that the coming year would usher in a period of healing, unity, and progress across the Niger Delta. He emphasized the need for collective resolve and togetherness in addressing common challenges and advancing the development of the region.
PANDEF Commends Oil Sector Reforms, Seeks Broader Opportunities for Niger Delta Professionals
PANDEF again take this opportunity to express the hope that, as Mr. President will continue to follow through with these reforms in the sector, more sons and daughters of the Niger Delta from where the country has the highest number of experienced professionals in the sector, would be brought into other top positions within the…
