IYC Commends President Tinubu Over Signing Of Nigeria Maritime University, Okerenkoko 

Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide

Press Statement

28/01/2025

IYC commends President Tinubu for signing Nigeria Maritime University, Okerenkoko (NMU) Bill into Law

The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide commends His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, for signing the Nigeria Maritime University, Okerenkoko (NMU) Bill into law. 

The entire Ijaw nation is overjoyed by the signing of the bill establishing the Nigeria Maritime University, Okerenkoko, located in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State, popularly known as NMU. This act by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu represents a significant milestone for the Ijaw nation, the Niger Delta, and Nigeria as a whole.

This momentous signing demonstrates President Tinubu’s commitment to equitable development across all regions of the country. The Ijaw people are particularly ecstatic as the NMU is poised to become an intellectual asset and authority in both the Nigerian and global maritime industry.

For years, the Ijaw people, especially the hospitable residents of Gbaramatu Kingdom, have eagerly awaited this day. The establishment of the NMU is a realization of a long-held dream, marking a new dawn for the Ijaw nation.

While commending President Tinubu, we urge him to prioritize the infrastructural development of the institution. The extensive land donated for the school at Okerenkoko, the permanent site, remains largely underdeveloped. 

The IYC also requests President Tinubu to expedite the approval of the floating dock in Gbaramatu. This will facilitate practical learning opportunities for students, complementing the theoretical knowledge provided at the institution. The floating dock and the school must work in synergy for the benefit of both Nigerian students and the maritime industry.

We extend our gratitude to the House of Representatives and the Senate for their legislative contributions. We are particularly thankful to the Ijaw federal lawmakers who played a pivotal role in the establishment of the NMU. The Ijaw nation is immensely proud of your efforts, and history will recognize your contribution.

Signed:

Amb. Binebai Yerin Princewill

Spokesman, Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide

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