President of the Ijaw National Congress (INC), Prof. Benjamin Okaba, has accused successive governments of neglecting the Niger Delta despite the region contributing over 75 percent of Nigeria’s oil wealth. Delivering a lecture at the 10th Anniversary of GbaramatuVoice in Abuja on Wednesday, Okaba described the situation as an “ecological genocide,” lamenting that most Niger…
The Ijaw National Congress (INC) Worldwide has stressed the need for promoting coastal resilience, policy and good governance in managing coastal resources in Nigeria. Prof. Benjamin Okaba, Global President INC, said this on the occasion of the Ocean Rise and Coastal Resilience Summit, which was held at Nice, France on Saturday. In a statement made…
The Ijaw National Congress (INC) worldwide, has congratulated U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and expressed hope for partnership with Nigeria to solve global challenges, including environmental issues. This is contained in a congratulatory letter by Prof. Benjamin Okaba, President, INC worldwide in Abuja on Monday. Okaba urged Trump to use his Presidency to promote global unity,…
