The people of the Niger Delta Region have decided not to participate in the upcoming nationwide protest scheduled for this Thursday. According to them, the protest’s agenda does not address pressing issues affecting the region, such as the East-West Road, environmental pollution, and divestment of oil companies.
This decision was made during a sensitization conference organized by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
The conference, themed “Come Let Us Build Together,” brought together ethnic nationalities, youth, and women from the region.
Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Sir Benjamin Kalu led the call for Niger Delta youth and women to shelve their participation in the protest.
Delegates at the conference also agreed to support President Bola Tinubu’s administration, urging him to deliver on his promises.
The Managing Director of NDDC, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku emphasized the need to give the current administration time to address the region’s challenges, aligning with the conference’s theme of collaboration and development.
