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By Amanda Epe
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Isaac Boro commemoration in London opens new channels for discussion
Amanda Epe reports.
Perhaps it is the Golden age - fifty years post independence, as we are starting to
see the signs of true democracy in practice. A two day seminar entitled “A Time to
Reflect” was held on the weekend at Holiday Inn, The Regent, London with the key
speaker Governor of Bayelsa State Chief Timipre Sylva.
Sylva addressed the audience after two presentations were put to him by
Honourable Dumo Lulu- Briggs Chairman of Maritime Academy of Nigeria and
Inemo Samiama of Stakeholders Democracy Network. Lulu-Briggs concluded “For
those of us in Diaspora our contribution in this regard is to monitor and make
public, government inefficiencies using the western press and engaging
government officials in gatherings like this, both at home and abroad”.
Samiama spoke on behalf of concerned Ijaws at home and those abroad members
of the Ijaw People’s Association of Great Britain and Ireland (IPA). His presentation
demanded answers on accountability of governance since the twelve years
creation of Bayelsa State. Sylva demonstrated with audio visual presentations of
projects that were current as well as informing the audience of projects in the
pipeline. To justify the standstill of infrastructural development he explained that
contractors not completing the work were the major delay in underdevelopment in
the state.
Sylva spoke at length with a clear message of obtaining education and or skill
acquisition. He advised that all Bayelsan indigenes should be skilled in one trade
or another, and centres were provided to this end. “If we see any Bayelsan
aimless, even those returning from the Diaspora, we will send you to a skill centre”
he warned. He gave example of his own life to encourage his fellow Ijaw people,
despite being an orphan his quest for education positioned him where he is. Sylva
responded to multiple questions and comments from passionate Niger Delta
patriots; Journalist Ibiba Don Pedro was concerned about a safe free and fair
election for Bayelsa State 2012. Although adequate time was provided for the
seminar it was clear that further events would be appreciated as there were still
more queues for questions.
Seminar day one was very encouraging, bringing about a sense of hope. HRH
Beatrice Oyete Agama spoke on the Role and Contribution of Women in National
Development. She advised women to mentor other women when in a position to do
so, “every Ijaw woman, the sky is now the limit” she said. Professor Obianime,
President of Ijaw National Congress closed the first day seminar with his
motivational speech, “I see a future we must all embrace - men and women, I see
hope better than yesterday, and if we put our minds to it we can achieve it. The
New Kaiama declaration has moved from violence to non violence through constant
engagement and dialogue. This is the beginning from political victory to socio-
economic victory....”
The IPA were able to successfully ensemble the three day event, starting from
Friday night service led by Evangelist Akpanari in remembrance of those that died
for the Niger Delta struggle, and praying for peace and prosperity in the FRN,
followed by a full day seminar on Saturday and gala night, and the last day
presentations and question and answer sessions with Timipre Sylva. Vice
President of IPA Antonia Garner and her women team of event planners Barbara
Odisi, Edna Knight and Ineye Berezi worked tirelessly to coordinate an event
where voices were heard, issues discussed as well as entertainment provided. We
were blessed with gospel songs from X-Factor finalist (U.K talent show) Rosemary
Benson and uplifted by the powerful voice of Wrestler Patrick Agada. The grand
finale was the remarkable theatrical and dance performance by the Bayelsa
Cultural Troupe, who had displayed their talents over the two days bringing much
laughter and injecting their energy into the atmosphere. The IPA Executive
President Isaac Namabiri, Publicity Secretary Tony Biegbudu, Assistant Secretary
Felix Ebiwarebo, Ex President and Regulator Rowland Ekperi were the backbone
of the remarkable event promoting democracy.
What we are witnessing in the Diaspora in this presidency is a new dawn where
Politicians are meeting with the people, as Honourable Kingsley Kuku Presidential
adviser set the trend in engaging with the Niger Delta community in the Diaspora in
a recent conference. During this golden period, this time to reflect, one must have
faith that the non-violent approach encourages discourse, and transferring ideas in
an international arena builds bridges between the Diaspora and the motherland for
effective economic partnership. Every concerned individual ideally should play a
part in working to achieve a society of sustainable economic development, a
society with knowledgeable and educated citizens to maintain peace in the Delta.
It is time for Ijaws and communities of the Niger Delta to maximise their potential,
believe in themselves, gain skills, training and academia, as many life sacrifices
have been made in the history of the Delta struggle for posterity.
Amanda Epe reports.
Perhaps it is the Golden age - fifty years post independence, as we are starting to
see the signs of true democracy in practice. A two day seminar entitled “A Time to
Reflect” was held on the weekend at Holiday Inn, The Regent, London with the key
speaker Governor of Bayelsa State Chief Timipre Sylva.
Sylva addressed the audience after two presentations were put to him by
Honourable Dumo Lulu- Briggs Chairman of Maritime Academy of Nigeria and
Inemo Samiama of Stakeholders Democracy Network. Lulu-Briggs concluded “For
those of us in Diaspora our contribution in this regard is to monitor and make
public, government inefficiencies using the western press and engaging
government officials in gatherings like this, both at home and abroad”.
Samiama spoke on behalf of concerned Ijaws at home and those abroad members
of the Ijaw People’s Association of Great Britain and Ireland (IPA). His presentation
demanded answers on accountability of governance since the twelve years
creation of Bayelsa State. Sylva demonstrated with audio visual presentations of
projects that were current as well as informing the audience of projects in the
pipeline. To justify the standstill of infrastructural development he explained that
contractors not completing the work were the major delay in underdevelopment in
the state.
Sylva spoke at length with a clear message of obtaining education and or skill
acquisition. He advised that all Bayelsan indigenes should be skilled in one trade
or another, and centres were provided to this end. “If we see any Bayelsan
aimless, even those returning from the Diaspora, we will send you to a skill centre”
he warned. He gave example of his own life to encourage his fellow Ijaw people,
despite being an orphan his quest for education positioned him where he is. Sylva
responded to multiple questions and comments from passionate Niger Delta
patriots; Journalist Ibiba Don Pedro was concerned about a safe free and fair
election for Bayelsa State 2012. Although adequate time was provided for the
seminar it was clear that further events would be appreciated as there were still
more queues for questions.
Seminar day one was very encouraging, bringing about a sense of hope. HRH
Beatrice Oyete Agama spoke on the Role and Contribution of Women in National
Development. She advised women to mentor other women when in a position to do
so, “every Ijaw woman, the sky is now the limit” she said. Professor Obianime,
President of Ijaw National Congress closed the first day seminar with his
motivational speech, “I see a future we must all embrace - men and women, I see
hope better than yesterday, and if we put our minds to it we can achieve it. The
New Kaiama declaration has moved from violence to non violence through constant
engagement and dialogue. This is the beginning from political victory to socio-
economic victory....”
The IPA were able to successfully ensemble the three day event, starting from
Friday night service led by Evangelist Akpanari in remembrance of those that died
for the Niger Delta struggle, and praying for peace and prosperity in the FRN,
followed by a full day seminar on Saturday and gala night, and the last day
presentations and question and answer sessions with Timipre Sylva. Vice
President of IPA Antonia Garner and her women team of event planners Barbara
Odisi, Edna Knight and Ineye Berezi worked tirelessly to coordinate an event
where voices were heard, issues discussed as well as entertainment provided. We
were blessed with gospel songs from X-Factor finalist (U.K talent show) Rosemary
Benson and uplifted by the powerful voice of Wrestler Patrick Agada. The grand
finale was the remarkable theatrical and dance performance by the Bayelsa
Cultural Troupe, who had displayed their talents over the two days bringing much
laughter and injecting their energy into the atmosphere. The IPA Executive
President Isaac Namabiri, Publicity Secretary Tony Biegbudu, Assistant Secretary
Felix Ebiwarebo, Ex President and Regulator Rowland Ekperi were the backbone
of the remarkable event promoting democracy.
What we are witnessing in the Diaspora in this presidency is a new dawn where
Politicians are meeting with the people, as Honourable Kingsley Kuku Presidential
adviser set the trend in engaging with the Niger Delta community in the Diaspora in
a recent conference. During this golden period, this time to reflect, one must have
faith that the non-violent approach encourages discourse, and transferring ideas in
an international arena builds bridges between the Diaspora and the motherland for
effective economic partnership. Every concerned individual ideally should play a
part in working to achieve a society of sustainable economic development, a
society with knowledgeable and educated citizens to maintain peace in the Delta.
It is time for Ijaws and communities of the Niger Delta to maximise their potential,
believe in themselves, gain skills, training and academia, as many life sacrifices
have been made in the history of the Delta struggle for posterity.