Ahead of the upcoming media Ijaw conference 2024, a team of the Ijaw Publishers’ Forum (IPF) paid a courtesy visit to the Bayelsa State Commissioner for Information, Orientation, and Strategy, Mrs. Ebiuwou Obiyai.
The IPF delegation, led by its president, Comr. Ozobo Austin, while discussing the forthcoming conference with the theme “Advancing the Quest for Economic and political justice” sought the commissioner’s support for the event.
He said the visit strengthens the partnership between IPF and the Bayelsa State Government to ensure a successful conference.
On her part, the commissioner assured the IPF delegation of the state government’s commitment to promote indigenous media houses and promised to collaborate with the forum.
He said, “We recognize the crucial role indigenous media plays in shaping the narrative of the Ijaw nation.
“We will support your efforts to foster economic discourse and empower media professionals.”
IPF’s conference is scheduled for December 11, 2024, in Bayelsa State, and will feature discussions on economic/political justice, environmental safety, indigenous security services, and evaluating the progress of the Presidential Amnesty Programme.
