Nigeria’s Ijaws congratulate Trump, seek partnership on oil, environment
The Ijaw National Congress has congratulated U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and expressed hope for a partnership with Nigeria to solve global challenges, including environmental issues.
This was stated in a congratulatory letter by INC president Benjamin Okaba on Monday.
INC urged Mr Trump to use his presidency to promote global unity and understanding and fight environmental challenges, such as those facing oil-producing communities.
INC is the umbrella socio-cultural organisation and representative body of the Ijaw people worldwide.
INC said it “recognises” the importance of fostering positive relationships between nation-states.
“Under your leadership, we hope for increased dialogue and partnership on issues affecting our communities, recognising our distinct homogeneous race in the Niger Delta region of the Nigerian state.
“We also expect dialogue and partnership on environmental protection to help us in preserving our natural resources for the present and future generations.
“Other areas include economic development, that is empowering economic growth and stability, and cultural exchange, that is celebrating diversity and promoting cross-cultural understanding,” the letter stated.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
Abuja
Former VP Osinbajo explains how Nigeria can move forward
The former vice-president added that the greatest legacy in leadership was not what was accumulated but what was contributed to make life better for all.
States
FG reaffirms commitment to modernising Nigeria’s museums
Defence minister Christopher Musa called on citizens to cherish their heritage and work together against forces that want to divide them.
Politics
APC chieftain unveils alliance to deepen grassroots mobilisation for Tinubu, Shettima re-election
APC chieftain Ibrahim Ajia unveiled the Ajia Progressive Alliance for Asiwaju/Shettima to galvanise grassroots support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027.
States
Presidency hails Uzodimma’s infrastructure drive in Imo
The presidency commended the scale and quality of infrastructure development in Imo.
Rights
Father uses hot iron to burn 10-year-old daughter’s private parts for bedwetting
The command’s spokesperson said that the suspect allegedly used a hot laundry iron to burn the private parts of his daughter’s body for bedwetting.
States
Abia govt warns new health workers against extortion, absenteeism
The Abia government has warned newly recruited healthcare workers against extortion, absenteeism, and other forms of misconduct.
