The Host Communities Producing Oil, Gas and Pipeline-Impacted States Youth Council of Nigeria (HOSTCON Youth Council) has celebrated High Chief Dr Akpos Mezeh Andy on his birthday, commending his contributions to the Ijaw Nation and oil and gasoline host communities within the Niger Delta.
Andy, who’s the overall supervisor of neighborhood relations and guide at Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL), was described by the council as a patriot and pioneer chief of the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) who has contributed to the area’s battle for useful resource management, self-determination and socio-economic growth.
In a congratulatory assertion issued in Abuja and made accessible to journalists by way of e mail, the council, by way of its spokesperson, Snr Comr Emmanuel Fiawei Pathfinder, also referred to as Gen Osama, praised Andy for his longstanding advocacy for the rights and welfare of the Ijaw individuals.
The council stated Andy performed important roles within the Ijaw battle, notably as chairman of the Ijaw Youth Council, Western Zone, and as a pioneer chief of the organisation among the many Ijaw diaspora within the United Kingdom.
It additionally recalled his function in mobilising Ijaw individuals in help of the late former Bayelsa State governor, Chief Diepreye Solomon Peter Alamieyeseigha, throughout a vital interval within the Niger Delta battle.
According to the council, Andy’s advocacy mirrored the aspirations of the Ijaw individuals for justice, equitable useful resource management and an finish to the marginalisation of oil and gas-producing communities.
The council additional recommended his work at PINL, citing initiatives in employment era, youth and ladies’s empowerment, pupil scholarships, neighborhood infrastructure and help for host-community residents.
It stated such efforts had contributed to neighborhood growth and strengthened relations between oil and gasoline operators and their host communities.
The council added that Andy’s dedication to the socio-economic development of the Niger Delta demonstrated the significance of sustained engagement in selling peace, growth and prosperity throughout the area.
It described his birthday as a chance to recognise his contributions to the Ijaw Nation, oil and gas-producing communities and the broader Niger Delta.
The council prayed for good well being, renewed power, knowledge and better accomplishments for Andy as he continues his work in neighborhood growth and regional peacebuilding.
It concluded by describing him as “a distinguished patriot and outstanding proud son of the Ijaw Nation and the Niger Delta.”
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