Our Vision
To build a Self-Reliant Ijaw Nation Economy for sustainable alternative means of livelihood that will guarantee self-worth and dignity.
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Our Mission
That the solutions to the mirade of problems in Ijaw Nations lie outside the political space and actors but through inward reintegration and innovative
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Our Uniqueness
To leverage Ijaw uniqueness in a purposeful manner for mutually beneficial endeavours that promote a more cohesive plan of action.
read moreGoals and Objectives of INDG
Research Issues of Ijaw Development
To research into and interrogate issues of infrastructural deficiencies, poverty and ignorance prevalent in Ijaw nation.
Creating Enabling Environment
Create conducive environment for the active participation of members and Ijaw people in general for policy analysis,
Evaluating Models for Urban Renewal
To develop, advise and evaluate new models for urban development and renewal, erosion control and comprehensive health care.
Promote Culture and Tradition
To provide effective advocacy on the plight and condition of Ijaw people and promote cultural and social values of Ijaw tradition.
Strengthening Ijaw Philosophical Capacity
To build and strengthen Ijaw philosophical, ideological values and legal capacity to support our national vision, mission and struggles.
Promote Benevolent Activities for Ijaws
To make periodic contributions for the advancement and promotion of charitable or benevolent activities for Ijaw people and society.
INDG in Numbers
working for the Ijaw Nation.
Ijaw Communities Supported
Ijaw Youths Empowered
Worth of Palliatives Given
Ijaw Local Content
What Ijaw Leaders Are Saying
As Ijaws we have found ourselves under yoke, be it in the Federal Government or State Governments of Akwa Ibom, Rivers, Bayelsa, Edo, Delta and Ondo.
Engr. Charles Ambaowei
"I have observed extreme poverty and marginalisation, despoliation, degradation and wanton neglect and deprivation of the Ijaw nation by the federal and various state governments and even by our Ijaw sons and daughters who have held government positions both past and present."
Benjamin Nanagha
Speech by the Chairperson, INDG Inauguration Planning Committee, Mrs Rosemary John-Oduone.
Mrs Rosemary John-Oduone
News & Events
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Ijaw Youths Back Diri on Atala Oil Marginal field
By Femi Folaranmi, Ijaw Youths under the umbrella of the Ijaw Youths Council, worldwide has thrown its weight behind the position of the Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, on the Atala Oil Marginal Field (OML 46), license revoked by the Federal Government through the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) in April 2020. Gov. Diri who
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Miss Nigeria United Nations Participates in COVID-19 Relief Distribution
Miss United Nations, Glora Hadassah Ibiyingi who represented Nigeria in the 2018 Miss United Nations pageant was one of the volunteers who participated actively in the IPA/INDG distribution of relief packages to the needy and vulnerable in the Niger Delta. The devastating effects of COVID-19 on livelihoods continues to threaten the welfare of a great
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INDG/IPA Covid-19 Palliative Distribution
Part of INDG/IPA social responsibility programme to the Ijaw Nation to ameliorate the economic impact of the COVID 19 lockdown especially on vulnerable, physically challenged, aged, women and children in 2020. The distribution of palliative and COVID 19 Awareness and Protocols campaign was carried out by 34 Volunteers to Ijaw Communities across the Zones to
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INC Publishes Guidelines for Elections
The Secretary of the Ijaw National Congress, Engr. Ebipamowei Wodu has released the Guidelines for the forthcoming elections into offices at the Community, Clan, Chapter and Zonal levels. The publication highlighted the eligibility criteria to be adopted by the various Electoral Committees. He said only members who have revalidated their membership status and have returned their
July 15, 2021Read More
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