A pressure group known as Ika Youths Progressive Forum has applauded the Chairman, Governing Board, Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Chiedu Ebie Esq, for his developmental strides which cuts across all the states in the oil rich region. The group during its enlarged meeting on Saturday, January 24 poured praises on the NDDC Chairman who they described as a result oriented leader.
The Co-ordinator of the group, Comrade Ebie Clement in his address during the enlarged meeting which was held in Agbor, the headquarters of Ika South Local Government Area in Delta State, declared that they are fully in support of Chiedu Ebie, noting that they are very happy and proud to be loyalists and followers of the NDDC Chairman.
His words,”Our great Principal and Chairman, Governing Board, Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Chiedu Ebie Esq, is a result oriented leader, a leader par excellence and a blessing to humanity. The story of the Niger Delta region has become better since Ebie assumed office as Chairman, NDDC board. All communities in the Niger Delta are testifying of the great works NDDC is doing. For instance, in Ika Federal Constituency, NDDC has beautified every road, community and public place with solar lights. The NDDC has also embarked on massive road construction works in different parts of Ika Land. The achievements of NDDC in Ika also include: youths empowerment, building and rehabilitation of classroom blocs, ICT Centres, ongoing plan for the building of pavilions in Agbor, Abavo and Umunede, provisions of medical materials, 500KVA generator and well equipped ambulance to Central Hospital, Agbor, compensation of Agbor fire victims with millions of naira, payments of monthly stipends for Ika youths, the installations of 20 pieces of transformers to different communities in Ika Land while 30 pieces of transformers are awaiting installations.
The group appreciated Ebie for his support for her members and pledged absolute loyalty to him.
An key supporter of Ebie who representing him at the meeting and a member of Delta Unity Group, DUG, Evang. Paul Ebede, in his remark at the meeting said that he is very happy that such a formidable group is following Ebie, stressing that the NDDC Chairman is out to better Ika Land. He urged them to remain committed in their support for Ebie as he is strongly prepared to better their lives.
Speaking further, Ebede urged the youths to work hard and diligently for their benefits. “Define your vision and build on it. You have so much to benefit when you serve well in politics.Establish something that will benefit you more than politics,” Ebede stated.
He added, “Ebie is a light, he deserves our followership, let us remain loyal to him., We are beneficiaries of his goodness, it shall be well with Ebie for he is good and a man of his people”.
Also speaking, a grassroot politician, Hon Isaac Ulebor stated, “You people have done a great job. Your meeting today is a very impressive one. We are not here for joke. Chiedu Ebie is out to bring good things to Ika Nation.This is your time, use it well”.
In his vote of thanks on behalf of the group, Hon Sunday Iyeke expressed gratitude to God on the success of the meeting. He commended everyone present at the meeting particularly, Evang Paul Ebede and Hon Isaac Ulebor whose presence he said added value. He declared that the group will not relent in her resolve to be loyal and supportive of Ebie’s political leadership.