Niger Delta ethnic youth leaders forum disassociates itself from protest against NDDC
Niger Delta ethnic youth leaders forum disassociates itself from protest against NDDC
The Niger Delta Ethnic Nationalities Youth Leaders Forum (NDENYLF), has disassociated its group from any protest driven by external interests against the management of the Niger Delta Development Commission(NDDC).
The Spokesman of the Group, Dr Legborsi Yamaabana, disclosed this during a press briefing in Port Harcourt on Wednesday.
Legborsi said that the attention of the group had been drawn to certain individuals planning to orchestrate protest against the NDDC.
“We are awear of the recent attempts by faceless group sponsored by narrow, selfish motives group, to target the current Managing Director, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku,
“While we are not taking a partisan stance in favour of either the managing director, or the NDDC board,
“We state unequivocally that these actions are solely intended to disrupt the peace and stability of our region, incite crisis, and impede our development,’’ he said.
He, however, commended the leadership of Dr. Samuel Ogbuku for his steadfast commitment to transparency, accountability, and infrastructural development.
Legborsi mentioned that the NDDC under the administration of the current Managing Director had adopted an open door policy, voided of protest which brought a refreshing change from the previous regimes.
He stated that the sterling governance and progressive transformation of the current NDDC boss had brought change and significantly improved engagement with the Niger Delta youth leaders.
The group spokesman emphasized that the tenure of the current NDDC boss is valid and remains in full effect as affirmed by the Minister for the Development Commission, Mr Abubarkar Momoh.
He called on security agencies to exercise heightened vigilance and to take necessary measures against groups whose sole aim was to disrupt the peace in the Niger delta under false pretences.
“The stability and prosperity of our communities and our region are paramount to us, and we will not tolerate any actions that compromise these values
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“We reiterate that the Niger Delta ethnic nationalities youth leaders forum stands as the highest decision making body for youth and civil society within the Niger Delta,” he stated.
Legborsi reaffirmed the groups’ commitment to fostering unity, progress and sustainable development for the benefit of all in the region.
Also, the President General, Rivers State Ethnic Youth Leaders Council, Mr Barinuazor Emmanuel, called on the intending protesters to seek their demand through peaceful dialogue with the NDDC management.
Emmanuel said that the Niger Delta region had suffered unprecedented losses through environmental degradation and underdevelopment and as such, do not need crisis that would lead to developmental set back
