Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, says Ijaw youths should emulate the qualities of the Head of Reintegration, Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Alfred Kemepado.
Sylva praised Kemepado as one leader who has set a standard for the youths in the region.
The Minister stated this in a statement by his Special Assistant, Media and Public Affairs, Julius Bokoru, to celebrate Kemepado’s 41st birthday.
According to the statement, “Sylva believes Kemepado has distinguished himself and set a standard for youths in the Niger Delta and Nigeria with his work ethics, vibrancy and innovation.”
Sylva also wished Kemepado “more grace, vigour and purpose to continue and live up to the spectacular trajectory before him.”
Kemepado, until his present position as the Special Adviser on Special Duties to Dikio, had served as Secretary-General, the Ijaw Youths Council (IYC) Worldwide, and former Special Adviser to Bayelsa State governor