31/10/2025
CONFIRMED: IYC Spokesman Princewill Announce November 21st For Launching Kaiama Declaration, Rising Tide Books
..Rt Hon Julius Pondi To Chairman Occasion In Warri
By Rejoice Egbaseimokumor
The Spokesman Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide, Amb (Dr) Binebai Yerin Princewill has announced Friday 21st of November 2025 for the Launching of two Books titled "Kaiama Declaration and Rising Tide, The Ijaw Youth Council and the Struggle for Self-determination" sponsored by the office of Spokesman Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide.
While addressing the press earlier today in Warri, Delta State at his office, the Spokesman of IYC had revealed that the programme will be under the distinguished Chairmanship of Rt. Hon. Julius Pondi, member representing Burutu Federal Constituency, House of Representatives and pioneer Chairman House of Representatives Committee on the South South Development Commission (SSDC).
According to him, arrangement towards launching of the two historic books is gradually kicking off as soon as possible as his visits to Ijaw leaders will soon be seen in the public.
While speaking on the contents of the books, Binebai noted that it is high time the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) make deliberate efforts in documenting its history and activities, adding that preserving the history of Council in written form is very important.
The Spokesman stressed that though it was not easy to work on the project of documenting the rich history of Council but noted that he is thankful to the team of academic Ijaw professors and Doctors that took out their time to craft perhaps one of the most inspiring and well written books regarding Ijaw nation and Niger Delta.
However, Amb Princewill noted that while the drama titled Kaiama Declaration deals with the events and activities leading to the Kaiama declaration which ultimately gave birth to the IYC, it also immortalises founding fathers of council and critical stakeholders within the IYC and Ijaw nation at large.
On the other hand, Rising Tide, The Ijaw Youth Council and the Struggle for Self-determination deals with mind blowing contributions from different academic giants who dealt with the burning issues faced by the Ijaws in the Nigerian State.
"This is just an advert, let us not say everything here as the coming days will be interesting with the official unveiling of more personalities that will be gracing the occasion, stay tuned " Binebai Yerin Princewill Spokesman Ijaw Youth Council added.
Meanwhile, Princewill noted that the historic launching of the two books will be taking place in Delta State, Warri on Friday 21st of November 2025.
"Make plans to attend as it is going to be interesting" Dr Yerin stated
