By Austin Ogwuda
THE Ijaw National Congress, INC has sent a congratulatory message to the President-elect of the United States of America as it looks forward to mutual collaboration and cooperation with his administration that will benefit America & the Ijaw Ethnic Nationality.
The congratulatory message signed by its President, Professor Benjamin O. Okaba, reads:
Press Statement IJAW NATIONAL (INC) WORLDWIDE CONGRATULATES THE DONALD J. TRUMP, PRESIDENT-ELECT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Dear Donald J. Trump Sir, President-Elect of the United States of America.
On behalf of the Ijaw National Congress (INC) Worldwide the umbrella socio cultural organization of ljaw people of Nigeria we extend our warmest congratulations to you on your historic elections as the 47th President of the United States of America. Your electoral achievement is an eloquent testament to your doggedness, determination, leadership and vision to Make America Great Again (MAGA).
We acknowledge the significance of this moment for you and the trust it places on you to lead the good people of America.
As the umbrella socio-cultural organization and representative body of the Ijaw people world wide, we recognize the importance of fostering positive relationships between Nations-States, recognizing the fact that nation-states are made up of sub-National entities and ethic nationalities.
We therefore look forward to collaborating with your administration to promote mutual understanding and cooperation that will benefit America & the Ijaw Ethnic Nationality.
Under your leadership, we hope for increased dialogue and partnership on issues affecting our communities, such as:
*Environmental Protection: Preserving our natural resources for the present and future generations;
*Economic Development: Empowering economic growth and stability;
*Cultural Exchange; Celebrating diversity and promoting cross-cultural understanding;
*Self-Determination; Recognizing our distinct homogeneous race in the Niger Delta region of the Nigerian State.
Once again, we offer our heartfelt congratulations on your election and wish you success in your tenure as President of the United States of America.
Your sincerely;
Professor Benjamin O. Okaba,
President,
Ijaw National Congress.