PANDEF Hails South- South Governors’ Commitment In Developing Region

In commemoration of the democracy day, the Pan-Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, has commended the commitments of the South South governors in the infrastructural development of the region.

This is contained in a statement signed by its national chairman, Ambassador Godknows Boladei Igali, in Abuja.

According to the statement, the governors efforts are significantly enhancing connectivity between the people, fostering regional integration, and laying a solid foundation for sustained economic growth within the individual states and across the Niger Delta.

“PANDEF especially salutes Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State, Prince Bassey Otu of Cross State, Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, and Governor Similayi Fubara of Rivers State, for their unwavering commitments to infrastructural development, including major road constructions”

“Bridge expansions, urban renewal project, agricultural development and the initiation of port facilities.

The statement also applauds Governors Douye Diri of Bayelsa State, and Monday Okpebholo of Edo, describing their efforts in the past few months as been equally momentus.

It further explains that apart from the physical development, the governors have demonstrated a strong commitment to social welfare policies, particularly in the areas of healthcare, education, and the well-being of civil servants.

The statement states that these efforts are yielding tangible improvements in the quality of life for the region’s citizens in most places.

According to the statement, PANDEF observes that if this trajectory is maintained over the coming years, the region is poised to set national benchmarks and serve as a guiding model for other parts of the country.

“Looking forward, PANDEF reminds our Governors that the time to rest on our oars has not come, as there is more to be done. With our eyes on the ball, we should remain optimistic that the South-South region will continue on this path of growth and emerge as a beacon of hope, progress, and development in Nigeria as a whole. Furthermore, forging closer collaborations within the framework of BRACED Commission and individual state-state support components could subsequently build us all as economic corridors”

It calls on the people, monarchs, elders, and community leaders to offer their full support, cooperation, and prayers for sustaining the momentum in driving the region to greater heights.” Amb. Igali states.

According to the statement, PANDEF reaffirms its unwavering commitment to peace, stability, and progress in the entire Niger Delta.

“Knowing that Rivers State will soon be free, we will intensify efforts to mobilize and unite our people towards peace. This is the indispensable foundation upon which more meaningful development can thrive.”

PR/Georgina Humphrey