Otuaro to Preside over the 2026 Ijaw Media Conference, with Igali and Eradiri Delivering Key Presentations.
Dr. Dennis Otuaro, Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, has been appointed as chairman of the 2026 Ijaw Media Conference.
This was included in a statement endorsed by Pastor Arex Akemotubo and Tare Magbei, the Chairman and Secretary of the Planning Committee, respectively.
The conference subject, “Safeguarding Niger Delta’s Natural Resources for Future Generations,” signifies an increasing necessity for the prudent stewardship of the region’s land and rivers.
The second iteration of the event is scheduled for Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at the KFT Event Centre in Warri, commencing at 10 am.
Prominent diplomat and former Nigerian ambassador to Scandinavian countries, Amb Dr. Godknows Igali, will offer the keynote talk, while Engr Udengs Eradiri, a past president of the Ijaw Youth Council, will present the principal speech.
Both speakers are anticipated to establish the framework for discussions regarding the sustainable safeguarding of the Niger Delta’s natural riches.
The Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Emomotimi Guwor, will participate as the Special Guest of Honour, accompanied by a diverse assembly of distinguished individuals serving as Guests of Honour.
The individuals mentioned are Mr. Lethemsay Braboke Ineibagha, MD/CEO of Vettel Mega Services Nigeria Limited; Prof. Benjamin Okaba, President of the Ijaw National Congress; Sir Jonathan Lokpobiri, President of the Ijaw Youth Council; Hon. Spencer Okpoye of DESOPADEC; Dr. Paul Bebenimibo, Registrar of the Nigerian Maritime University, Okerenkoko; Chief Boro Opudu, Chairman of Delta Waterways and Land Security; and Chief Promise, President of the Egbema Brotherhood.
HRM Pere Luke Kalanama VIII, Pere of the Akugbene-Mein Kingdom and first Vice Chairman of the Delta State Traditional Rulers Council, will act as the Royal Father of the Day, while Chief Tunde Smooth, the Bolowei of the Niger Delta, will serve as the Father of the Day.
The program will convene policymakers, community leaders, journalists, and researchers to deliberate on actionable measures that can promote environmental stewardship throughout the Niger Delta.
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