BREAKING: IPF to Hold 2nd Edition of Ijaw Media Conference Dec 11

By Osaro Michael, Benin

The Ijaw media council under the auspices of the Ijaw Publishers’ Forum, IPF has announced the second edition of its annual Ijaw Media Conference.

The conference themed “Safeguarding Oil and Gas Natural Resources for Future Generations in the Niger Delta” will take place on December 11, 2025, at KFT Place, beginning at 12 noon.

According to a statement signed by the IPF National President, Comrade Ozobo Austin, the Forum noted that the conference is intended to strengthen public understanding of the dangers of oil theft, unchecked exploitation, and environmental pollution.

The statement highlighted the severe harm these practices continue to inflict on the region, affecting both ecological systems and human communities and hindering long-term development.

The 2025 planning committee, chaired by Pastor Arex Akemotubo, has been charged with ensuring a successful programme. Other members of the committee are:

•Tare Magei, Secretary
•Francis Abai, Financial Secretary
•Ezekiel Kagbala, Member
•Sunday Daniel, Member
•Mike Ugedi, Member
• Dr Kegbe, Member
•Sam Dogitimi, Member
•Tam Okumbiri, Member

The Forum urged leaders, stakeholders, and young people to work with relevant authorities and security groups to support continued public awareness efforts aimed at protecting the region’s natural resources and the wellbeing of its inhabitants.

The IPF also invites all stakeholders and the wider public to attend the conference on December 11.

Further details will appear in later announcements.