Iduwini Youth Movement Backs IYC On Ijaw Development, Vows To Join Looming Protest
By Rejoice Egbaseimokumor
A renowned Youth Organisation operating under the auspices of Iduwini National Body, in Iduwini Kingdom has backed the Ijaw Youth Council position on the Governor of Delta State to quickly attend to the developmental needs of the Ijaws in Delta State for fairness, equity and justice.
This was contained in a statement signed and made available to newsmen in Warri yesterday by Engr. Aminu Suyei, Vice President Iduwini National Body, a copy of which was sent to The Liberator Newspapers Worldwide.
Engr. Suyei noted that the Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori seems to be abandoning all important projects in Ijaw land against the wishes of the people, stressing that the Ijaws cannot continue to suffer politically while other areas are developing.
Aminu maintained that while the group is not opposed to the development of other areas in the state, the demand is that, that same developmental energy be transferred to Ijaw areas too.
According to him, the building of the Delta State Maritime Polytechnic, Burutu permanent site, construction of the Ayakoromo bridge, Torugbene-Ojobo Road, A University in Ogulagha, Tertitary Institution for the people of Bomadi, appointment of more Ijaw Youths in his government, correction of the poltical imbalance in Warri North with the host of other issues.
Speaking further, Suyei asserted that if this issues are not addressed by the Governor of Delta State within the stipulated time, then the Iduwini National Body will no doubt join the protest as declared by the National Spokesman of Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide, Amb. (DR) Comr. Binebai Yerin Princewill, adding that it will mobilize its members across board for the protest.
‘Ijaw Areas cannot continue to face neglect’ Engr. Aminu added.
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