The Niger Delta Progressives Alliance (NDPA) has launched a sensitization campaign to educate young people across the region on how to access federal government programmes and policies designed to improve their lives.
Speaking during a one-day sensitization forum held at Bon Hotel, Asaba, over the weekend, with the theme “Empirical Perspective on President Tinubu’s Offers in Two Years: A Strategic Engagement of Niger Deltans on Accessibility”, the Convener of NDPA, Victor Udoh, said the initiative was driven by the realization that many people in the region are not benefiting from federal interventions—not because they are excluded, but because they lack the right information.
He said the group aims to equip citizens with the knowledge to access government programmes directly, without middlemen or illegal charges. Udoh added that increased participation in initiatives such as the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) and the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) would strengthen the region’s economic base and foster peace.
Also speaking, Engr. Jator Abido, National Coordinator of the Niger Delta Youth Council Worldwide and Paramount Ruler of Niger Delta Communities in the North, said the gap in access between northern and southern youths remains concerning.
Abido highlighted federal efforts to support the region’s growth, including the award of pipeline surveillance contracts to companies such as Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL), which he described as deeply committed to the development of the Niger Delta.
He emphasized that these initiatives align with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, calling on Niger Delta youths to embrace the opportunities available.
The Secretary-General of NDPA and host of the event, Felix Ejenavi, said the sensitization drive—which began in Rivers State—will extend to all nine states of the Niger Delta.
In his remarks, ThankGod Trakiriowei, Delta State Commissioner for Youth Development, commended President Tinubu and Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for implementing programmes that have had tangible impact on citizens’ lives. He urged young people in the region to seize the opportunities available through federal and state platforms to empower themselves and build sustainable livelihoods.