4 months ago
81
The four-day event, which began on Wednesday at the J's Signature Hotel in Port Harcourt, will be wrapped up on Friday (today) at Dr Obi Wali International Conference Centre in the Rivers StCentrepital.
The historic Niger Delta Stakeholders Summit 2024 enters its third and final day today, Friday, 12 July, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, South-south Nigeria.
The summit, organised by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), assembles the people of the Niger Delta and policy experts to develop strategies and articulate a roadmap for economic growth and development of the region.
The theme of the summit is Renewed Hope for Sustainable Development of the Niger Delta region.
President Bola Tinubu is expected to attend the summit today as a special guest of honour, while former President Goodluck Jonathan will serve as the summit’s chairperson.
The President of the Nigerian Senate, Godswill Akpabio, and an Ijaw national leader, Edwin Clark, are also expected to attend the summit.
Governors of the nine states that make up the Niger Delta region are among the dignitaries expected at the summit.
The summit continues today after a break on Thursday. Guests are expected to depart on Saturday.
Nigerians need credible journalism. Help us report it.
PREMIUM TIMES delivers fact-based journalism for Nigerians, by Nigerians — and our community of supporters, the readers who donate, make our work possible. Help us bring you and millions of others in-depth, meticulously researched news and information.
It’s essential to acknowledge that news production incurs expenses, and we take pride in never placing our stories behind a prohibitive paywall.
Will you support our newsroom with a modest donation to help maintain our commitment to free, accessible news?
During Wednesday’s session, the Managing Director of the NDDC, Samuel Ogbuku, spoke on the summit’s significance.
Mr Ogbuku also enumerated the achievements of the NDDC under his leadership and the plans to further develop the Niger Delta region, pointing out that the agency was not competing with state governors.
In his lead presentation on Wednesday, the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, said his office would set up a specialised department to tackle insecurity in the Niger Delta region.
The Wednesday session also featured discussions by experts on seven thematic issues of development in the Niger Delta.
Seven syndicate groups brainstormed on the issues and presented recommendations for the identified developmental challenges in the region.
Goodwill messages were received from the Senator representing Cross River Central District, Eteng Jonah, Deputy Chairperson, House Committee on NDDC at the House of Representatives, Jafaru Leko, and several traditional rulers.
PREMIUM TIMES continues to bring you live updates from the Dr Obi Wali International Conference Centre, Port Harcourt, the summit venue.
Support PREMIUM TIMES' journalism of integrity and credibility
At Premium Times, we firmly believe in the importance of high-quality journalism. Recognizing that not everyone can afford costly news subscriptions, we are dedicated to delivering meticulously researched, fact-checked news that remains freely accessible to all.
Whether you turn to Premium Times for daily updates, in-depth investigations into pressing national issues, or entertaining trending stories, we value your readership.
It’s essential to acknowledge that news production incurs expenses, and we take pride in never placing our stories behind a prohibitive paywall.
Would you consider supporting us with a modest contribution on a monthly basis to help maintain our commitment to free, accessible news?
TEXT AD: Call Willie - +2348098788999
English (US) ·