• Says it will jeopardise Niger Delta peaceThe Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide has warned against move by some persons in the Presidency to extend the tenure of Victor Ndoma-Egba-led board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The umbrella body of the Ijaw youths, therefore, cautioned the Federal Government that any attempt to elongate the tenure of the current board would jeopardise the peace in the region. The IYC’s warning is coming two days after the Pan Niger Delta Youths Leadership Forum (PANDLEAF) vowed to take to the streets in protest over NDDC board tenure extension. We are warning the SGF to tread carefully and desist from acts capable of causing rest crisis in the Niger Delta region. “By our calculation, the tenure of the current board has expired and they should vacate their offices for a fresh board to take over.

Source: The Guardian November 24, 2017 04:30 UTC