Diri Urges Ijaw Youth Council to Revitalize Its Mission
On Wednesday, Bayelsa State Governor Senator Douye Diri met with the new leadership of the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC), including its 10th president, Dr. Doubra Okotete, during a courtesy visit at the Government House in Yenagoa. Governor Diri encouraged the IYC to reinvigorate its mission to promote the collective interests of the Ijaw nation.
He emphasized the importance of a strong and active IYC that collaborates with government entities and international organizations to enhance the development of Ijaw youth. Diri urged the executive members to provide effective leadership and avoid politicizing the council or engaging in activities that could tarnish its reputation.
He reiterated that the IYC and the Ijaw National Congress (INC) were established to foster the development of the Ijaw nation and ensure the recognition of Ijaw people as capable contributors to Nigeria's progress. Diri expressed optimism about the new leadership's agenda to restore the IYC to its foundational goals.
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