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Ijaw Publishers Forum: knocks Delta Govt, ......Sue's Oboreweri to publish projects allocated for Ijaw communities in 2025 N979B budget,

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By EgbemaVoice,

The Ijaw Publishers' Forum (IPF), the apex Ijaw media council, has strongly criticized the Delta State Government over claims made by Dr. Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, the state's Director General on Orientation and Communication. Speaking during a Lagos radio program, Latimore stated that the 2025 budget of N979 billion includes "massive projects" for Ijaw riverine communities and claimed that the Oborevwori administration had empowered over 250,000 entrepreneurs through various initiatives.

In a press release issued by Comrade Ozobo Austin, the group's National President, on Tuesday, the IPF accused the Delta State Government of peddling "lies and propaganda" instead of addressing the real needs of the Ijaw people. The group described the government's statements as "audio projects"—a term used to refer to fictitious or unimplemented initiatives—and highlighted the Ayakoromo Bridge project as a prime example of failed promises over the years.

Key Concerns Raised by IPF:

1. Lack of Transparency in the 2025 Budget
The IPF challenged the Delta State Government to publish a detailed list of projects allocated for Ijaw riverine communities, specifying locations, amounts, and timelines for implementation.

2. Unaccounted Empowerment Initiatives
The group dismissed the claim of empowering 250,000 entrepreneurs through the D-CARES program, the Ministry of Women Affairs, and the State Bureau for Wealth and Job Creation, stating that no Ijaw riverine community or enterprise had benefited from these initiatives.

3. Marginalization of Ijaw Communities
The forum criticized successive administrations, including those of Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan and Ifeanyi Okowa, for neglecting the development needs of oil-rich Ijaw communities, despite their contributions to the state's economy.

4. Demand for Accountability
IPF urged Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to:

Publish a list of projects allocated to Ijaw communities in the 2025 budget, broken down by local government area.

Provide details of the allocation for the Ayakoromo Bridge project.

Name the beneficiaries of the entrepreneur empowerment programs and specify the amount of resources provided.

IPF's Position

The forum condemned Latimore's remarks as a "great disservice" to the Ijaw nation, accusing him of using political propaganda to enhance the image of his employer while ignoring the genuine challenges faced by Ijaw communities. IPF warned that the Ijaw people would no longer tolerate such "media charades" and demanded immediate action to ensure that tangible development reaches the neglected riverine areas.

The statement concluded with a firm call for transparency and accountability, stressing that the Ijaw Publishers' Forum remains committed to exposing the truth and advocating for the equitable treatment of Ijaw communities in Delta State.


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