President Bola Tinubu is currently holding talks with leaders of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) at the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja.
The meeting, which began at 4:15 p.m. with Tinubu’s arrival, is expected to address key issues affecting the oil-rich Niger Delta.
PANDEF, founded by the late elder statesman Chief Edwin Clark, serves as the voice of traditional rulers, political leaders, and stakeholders from the region. As the session commenced, the president requested a minute of silence in honour of Clark, who passed away in February.
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The delegation includes prominent figures such as King Alfred Diete-Spiff, Obong Victor Attah, Ambassador Godknows Igali, Senator Seriake Dickson, Professor Mike Ozakhome, former Cross River governor Liyel Imoke, and former Rivers deputy governor Tele Ikuru.
Others in attendance are former NDDC Managing Director Timi Alaibe, Jaja of Opobo Professor Dandeson Jaja, Senator Ita Enang, Senator Bassey Henshaw, former NDDC acting MD Ibim Semenitari, Uche Secondus, and Niger Delta activist Ann-Kio Briggs.
Representing the government are Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo, Minister of State for Petroleum (Oil) Heineken Lokpobiri, and presidential aides Bayo Onanuga and Sunday Dare.