Understandably, there is some truth in those concerns as expressed just as there is presently, a silver lining in the horizon. What we have today is an exact opposite! Niger Deltans of goodwill are equally of the views that what the region is experiencing this time around may no longer be the second half of a recurring circle, rather the beginning of something new and different.
Education provides the guidelines for self-awareness to understand the other social elements of life, such as culture, politics, and environmental changes. Comrade Doubra Timiyan encoded his blueprint into a foundation that will stand the test of time to complement the few Foundations such as The Tompolo Foundation, and Mrs. Esther Tonlagha Foundations in helping the Creek Girl child. Yes, Dubri Foundation stands for the riverine coastal communities in the Niger Delta region as a young Nigerian with a solid vision and aim for a balanced society defines his Good Samaritan status in the society.
According to the Stakeholders led by the foremost former freedom fighter and Co-founder of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Chief Ebikabowei Victor-Ben also known as General Boyloaf, said the people of the Niger Delta region are solidly behind the Amnesty Boss and are grateful to President Bola Tinubu for appointing a product of the struggle as the leader of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP).
Away from Mr. President’s declarations, another key remarks at the event that must not be allowed go with political winds came from the chairman of Progressive Governor’s Forum, Senator Hope Uzodinma, who among other comments called for ideologically based conversation on the overall development of the region and urged the NDDC to call a meeting of the Governors of the nine states of the Niger Delta to discuss the way forward on Niger Delta Development.
Without doubt, these double feats, for reasons that will be stated in the subsequent paragraphs have finally made Niger Deltans with critical minds to conclude that NDDC is serious with its ambitious goal of transitioning from a transactional entity to one deeply committed to sustainable development and transformation in the region.