Chief Gbenekama Throws Weight Behind Ijaw Publishers' Secretariat Project, Give Financial Support.

Chief Gbenekama Throws Weight Behind Ijaw Publishers' Secretariat Project, Give Financial Support.

Chief Godspower Gbenekama JP, the Fiyewei of Gbaramatu Kingdom in the Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State, has thrown his weight behind the secretariat project embarked upon by the Ijaw Publishers Forum, IPF, for the body of media professionals established to rewrite the Ijaw story in the correct narrative.

Chief Gbenekama gave his support when the Forum officially paid the Niger Delta leader a courtesy call at his residence on Monday, March 11, 2024, to intimate him on the success made so far after its inauguration.

Members of IPF executives Who were available at the meeting included Comrade Onduku Oyinbi, Vice President; Comrade Magbei Tare, Secretary; Comrade Ezekiel Kagbala, Public Relations Officer; Comrade Comrade Ugedi Mike, Financial Secretary; Mr Francis Abai, Chief Research Officer,  Prince (Dr) Peretengboro Clinton Bibaikefie, Assistant secretary, Hon. MMD Tamsokumbiri, CEO Kpakam Tv, Mr Keneware Emmanuel, CEO, Brigga Media, Mr Tony Demebide, CEO Ultimate report, Ekpegha Tamaraupreye, CEO South -South Daily and others.

The Fiyewei, who during his speech demonstrated that the spirit of activism was still ingrained in his blood stream, posited that it is the responsibility of all Ijaw sons and daughters in the Niger Delta and beyond to improve on the Ijaw Nation by making it better than they met it.

He assured the IPF of his continuous support while also commending the Forum for taking the cause of a better Ijaw Nation through intellectual struggle upon themselves.

Earlier, Comr. Ozobo praised Gbenekama for his contributions towards the struggle for a better Niger Delta especially during the era of military siege in the oil-rich but impoverished region.

He also intimated the Fiyewei of the objectives of the IPF, some of which are to create sensitization, change the negative narrative ascribed to the Ijaw struggle that is aimed at equity, fairness and justice; among others. 

He listed the need for a secretariat for the Forum, the provisions of equipment to aid Ijaw publishers in the discharge of their duties, advanced training for members to improve and boost quality of reportage, among others.

Highlight of the visit include photograph session by members of the IPF in attendance with the Fiyewei of Gbaramatu Kingdom.