Presidential Campaign Council: Niger Delta Youths Laud Tinubu, Shettima over Idagbo’s South-South Appointment
-Say his experience, network will strengthen regional mobilisation The Niger Delta Youth Assembly has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice-President Kashim Shettima over the appointment of former member of
The Niger Delta Youth Assembly has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice-President Kashim Shettima for appointing former member of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Ochiglegor Idagbo, as Zonal Coordinator for the South-South region under the APC Presidential Campaign Council. The assembly believes Idagbo's extensive experience in grassroots mobilisation, governance and legislative affairs will bolster political coordination and mobilisation across the six South-South states.
Comrade Bedford Berefa Benjamin, the National Coordinator of the Niger Delta Youth Assembly, made these remarks in a statement issued in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Benjamin highlighted Idagbo's decades of experience in grassroots politics and public administration, which began with his time as a student union leader. He also noted Idagbo's roles as Secretary of Council and two-term Chairman of Bekwarra Local Government Area in Cross River State, as well as his tenure as Commissioner for Works in Cross River State and his two terms in the House of Representatives.
The assembly praised Idagbo's understanding of the regional political, economic and developmental realities and his ability to build relationships with various stakeholders. They expressed confidence in his capacity to coordinate support groups and deepen mobilisation for the APC and President Tinubu's political project. The Niger Delta Youth Assembly commended the governors of Cross River State and other South-South states for their leadership and support.
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