Agediga to attend IYC president homecoming reception in Warri Nov 18

By Joseph Bienbo, Warri

The homecoming reception planning committee which was constituted by the Common Men Assembly (CMA to welcome the President of the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide, Dr. Doubra Collins Okotete, has commenced engagements with prominent personalities and stakeholders ahead of the forthcoming event.

Congress gathered that the committee on Friday paid a courtesy visit to Comrade Dr Shedrack Agediga, where it formally extended an invitation to him to attend the reception scheduled for November 18, 2026, in Chief Tunde’s Play Ground, at 1pm, Warri, Delta State.

Its committee chairman, Comrade Napoleon Kenerekedi while speaking at the visit appealed to Dr. Agediga to honour the occasion with his presence, noting that his participation would add considerable value and significance to the celebration.

According to the chairman, the reception was being organised to celebrate one of CMA’s foundation members, who had risen to become the national president of the IYC Worldwide.

In response, Dr Shedrack Agediga warmly received the delegation and expressed appreciation to the Common Men Assembly for the recognition and invitation. He described the initiative as a commendable demonstration of brotherhood and solidarity, particularly as it concerns the celebration of a son of their kingdom who had attained such an important leadership position.

He welcomed the idea of bringing people together to honour and encourage individuals who have distinguished themselves through service and leadership, while expressing a positive disposition towards the forthcoming reception.

However, the Common Men Assembly had earlier inaugurated the planning committee under the leadership of its Chairman, Chief Jude Angodideke, with Comrade Napoleon Kenerekedi serving as Chairman, Mr Rueben Tubotu as Vice Chairman, and Engr. Duopayo-ebiyo Akemotubo as Secretary and Pastor Arex Akemotubo as Publicity/Media Officer.