Governor Akpabio has enjoined Niger Delta youths to continue to support President Goodluck Jonathan, saying that when the President succeeds, the country succeeds.
Governor Akpabio, who stated this at a dinner organised by Akwa Ibom State Government for Niger-Delta Young Professionals (NDYP) in Uyo, described the emergence of President Jonathan as the first Nigerian President from Niger Delta Region as a blessing from God.
Akpabio said “You cannot be a good leader unless you are a good follower.
So many people are worried why I am passionate about the Presidency. I am not passionate about the Presidency but my country. If you wish the President to fail, that means you wish the country to fail”.
He commended the leadership of Niger Delta Young Professionals for organizing the seminar, describing the initiative as uncommon feat that other regions in Nigeria should emulate.
Responding, the President of Niger Delta Young Professionals, Mr. Moses Siasia said he was humbled by Akpabio’s leadership, and described Governor Akpabio as a detribalized leader that would continue to forge for the unity of Nigeria.
Mr. Siasa said “What brings us together as a people is greater than what divides us”, adding that the purpose of the organization was to affect lives and transform the economy of the Niger Delta Region.
Niger Delta Young Professionals (NDYP), a Non Governmental Organisation was in Uyo for its maiden Economic Summit on the theme, “Building Sustainable Entrepreneurship in the Niger Delta Region.” The summit which took place at Le Meridien Hotel and Golf Resort in Uyo attracted participant from Niger Delta and beyond.