Ijaw Youths Laud Peace Initiatives In Niger Delta

Ijaw Youth Consultative Forum (IYCF) has endorsed the peace initiatives of the Niger Delta Peace and Stability Forum led by Sir Godfrey Pondi.

This followed their recent visit to the administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP).
In a statement issued by IYCF’s chief executive officer, High Chief Preye Raphael Ebizimor, he said the visit was acknowledged for recognising the administrator’s accomplishments during his inaugural year, particularly in fostering peace and stability within the Niger Delta region.

Ebizimor said the Niger Delta Peace and Stability Forum had been pivotal in maintaining regional stability through robust support and encouragement of the administrator’s initiatives.

“Their efforts have greatly contributed to the relative stability observed in the region in recent years,” he affirmed.

He highlighted the crucial role of the Presidential Amnesty Programme in reducing violence and promoting economic development in the area.

“The programme’s focus on disarmament, demobilisation and reintegration has proven highly effective and the administrator’s successes in this domain underline the programme’s impact,” he added.

The IYCF’s commendation underscores the significance of collaboration and collective support in achieving peace and stability in the Niger Delta. “This recognition emphasizes the value of united efforts in realizing sustainable development and lasting peace,” he stated.

He said that key takeaways from the initiative include: Contributions of the Niger Delta Peace and Stability Forum to regional stability and support for the Administrator’s efforts.

“The Presidential Amnesty Programme’s successful reduction of violence and promotion of economic development through DDR initiatives. The Administrator’s achievements, showcasing the programme’s commitment to regional peace and stability.

“The IYCF’s acknowledgment of the critical importance of collaboration and support in advancing peace and stability,” he stated.

Ebizimor called for continued collective action towards sustained progress in the Niger Delta.