By joshua Ojemen Calls For Economic Growth In South-South Region
… visit PANDEF National Chairman, Amb Godknows Boladei Igali
By Ikhili Ebalu, Benin city
A prominent Niger Delta investor, businessman and political leader, High Chief Peter Ojemen also known as Chief Don P. Ojemen has called for regional development, economic growth and the future of the Niger-Delta in the country.
He made the call during a courtesy visit to the National Chairman of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), Ambassador Godknows Boladei Igali.
Speaking during the meeting, Chief Don P Ojemen stated that the purpose of the meeting is focused on issues of regional development, economic growth and the future of the Niger Delta.
“The purpose of the meeting is to ensure growing collaboration between key stakeholders across the Niger-Delta region in pursuit of peace, economic development, investment opportunities and greater regional integration.”
He urged the National Chairman of PANDEF to create an enabling environment for sustained dialogue and collective action towards advancing the interests and prosperity of the Nigeria Delta people.
In his remarks, the National Chairman of PANDEF welcome the august visitors and his entourage stating that PANDEF is an apex socio-political organization that represents the interests of the people of the South-South geopolitical zone in Nigeria.
According to him, “PANDEF advocates for the development, resource control, and equitable treatment of the Niger Delta region.”
He disclosed that the leadership of the group is comprised of prominent Niger Delta elders, traditional rulers, and political leaders, with elder statesman Chief Edwin Clark serving as a notable leader.
He said that the forum actively pushes for true federalism, the completion of regional infrastructure (like the East-West Road), and the resolution of regional and national political disputes.
Also present at the meeting were HRH Anabs Sara-Igbe, Member of the Board of Trustees of PANDEF, and Prince Maikpobi Okarenwe, Chairman of PANDEF in Delta State.
Chief Don P. Ojemen is widely regarded as one of the Niger Delta’s notable investors and communication professionals. A native of Opoji in Esan Central Local Government Area of Edo State, he has built an impressive career spanning the corporate, communications and public affairs sectors. He received professional training in Japan and previously worked with MTN Nigeria, where he distinguished himself in strategic communications and stakeholder engagement.