𝗜𝗣𝗚𝗗𝗠: 𝗠𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗳 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗧𝗼 𝗧𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗹𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗜𝗻 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝘁𝗮.

𝗕𝗬 𝗡𝗜𝗚𝗘𝗥𝗗𝗘𝗟𝗧𝗔 𝗩𝗢𝗜𝗖𝗘,

𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐭𝐚, 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚.

A socio-political organisation, Ijaw Political Grassroot Development Movement, has been launched with a mandate to engage government and key stakeholders on issues affecting Ijaw communities in Delta State.

The convener and chairman of the group, Mulade Sheriff, said the initiative was established to draw attention to the persistent underdevelopment in Ijaw areas despite their significant contribution to the state and national economy.

Sheriff explained that the movement would function as a pressure group advocating for improved infrastructure, social amenities, and inclusive governance for Ijaw communities across the state.

“It is a known fact that Ijaw communities continue to lack basic developmental needs despite our enormous economic contribution to the growth and development of Delta State and the nation at large,” he stated.

He further noted that the group is committed to promoting the interests of the people through constructive engagement and dialogue with relevant authorities.

“We are therefore taking the responsibility to advocate for a change in the prevailing narrative of underdevelopment within Ijaw communities in Delta State,” Sheriff added.

The IPGDM chairman also called on Ijaw sons and daughters to support the initiative, stressing the importance of unity and collective action in achieving meaningful development.

According to him, the movement aims to foster collaboration among stakeholders and drive sustainable development through peaceful and strategic advocacy.

“We respectfully invite all to join us as we lead the process for constructive dialogue towards achieving sustainable developmental progress for Ijaw communities in Delta State,” he said.