Progressive Youths Leadership Foundation Charges Niger Deltans To Be More United And Live Beyond Ethnicity To Attract Development

Progressive Youths Leadership Foundation Charges Niger Deltans To Be More United And Live Beyond Ethnicity To Attract Development

Francis Tayor

Benin____ A Niger Delta  Non-Governmental youth organisation that is comprising the nine states in the region, which are Abia, Akwa-lbom, Bayelsa, Cross Rivers, Delta, Edo, Imo, Rivers and Ondo states under the auspices of  'Progressive Youth Leadership Foundation of Niger Delta has called on Niger Deltans to be more united and live beyond ethnicity in order to ensure peace and attract sustainable development to the region.

The National President of the group, Comr. Adams Ogomugo Diplomat made the call   on 17th January, 2020 said let there be unity among the youths in Niger Delta so that we can advocate for sustainable development to our region. " He speak against ethnicity and tribal sentiments in order for Niger Delta to progress. We should think beyond ethnicity in the region, he stated."

The group made the call during the officially inauguration of the Edo state chapter executive at Oduware Lodge Benin city, where the National President handed over the Constitution of NDPYLF to the state chapter chairman, Comr. Mingo F Saya.

Some members of the newly inaugurated executive includes; the chairman, Comr Mingo F Saya, Comr. Gandi T. Wisdom Secretary,  Hon. Nike Tame Edah P. R. O, Hon Osagie Abayomi, mobilization officer, Comr. Uahomo Courage, Woman leader, Comr. Yanboh Samson, Assistant Secretary, Comr. Anita Godwin, Financial Secretary and others.

The state chapter Chairman, Comr. Mingo Friday briefly made an  acceptance speech by thanking the National President and his executive for finding him worthy and honoured to serve in the capacity of the state chapter chairman, and promised to bring the expected peace and unity to the foundation and Niger Delta at large.

The state chapter secretary Comr. Gandi wisdom also appreciated  the president and also promised to bring the blinking light of unity in Niger Delta.

The President further emphasized and called on Niger Deltans to think beyond ethnicity and focus on a united Niger Delta region.

The National President further pointed out some ethnic barriers facing the region as a result of disunity among ethnic groups in Niger Delta that has hindered development and security of the region. He therefore, urged all tribes in Niger Delta to take a bold step to build a lasting relationship which will fast track development in the region.

Comrade Adams therefore, formally welcome Edo state chapter chairman and his executive to the foundation.