High Chief (Dr.) Dennis Otuaro, Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), has been confirmed as Chairman of the second edition of the annually organised Ijaw Media Conference by the Ijaw Publishers' Forum (IPF).

This was contained in a statement signed by the duo of Pastor Arex Akemotubo and Tare Magbei, Chairman and Secretary of the Planning Committee, respectively.

They explained that the conference theme, “Safeguarding Niger Delta's Natural Resources for Future Generations,” reflects a growing demand for careful management of the region’s land and waterways. 

The event in its second edition will take place on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at the KFT Event Centre in Warri, starting by 10am.

Foremost diplomat and erstwhile Nigerian ambassador to Scandinavian nations, Amb Dr. Godknows Igali will deliver the keynote address, while Engr. Udengs Eradiri, a former president of the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC), will present the lead speech. 

Both speakers are expected to set the direction for discussions on the long-term protection of the Niger Delta’s natural resources.

The Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor, will attend as Special Guest of Honour, with a wide group of senior figures lined up to serve as Guests of Honour. 

They include Mr. Lethemsay Braboke Ineibagha, MD/CEO of Vettel Mega Services Nigeria Limited; Prof. Benjamin Okaba, President Ijaw National Congress; Sir Jonathan Lokpobiri, President Ijaw Youth Council; Hon. Spencer Okpoye of DESOPADEC, Dr. Paul Bebenimibo, Registrar, Nigeria Maritime University, Okerenkoko; Chief Boro Opudu, Chairman, Delta Waterways and Land Security; and Chief Promise Lawuru, President, Egbema Brotherhood.

Pere of Akugbene-Mein Kingdom, HRM Pere Luke Kalanama VIII, who is the first Vice Chairman of the Delta State Traditional Rulers Council, will serve as Royal Father of the Day, while Chief Tunde Smooth, the Bolowei of the Niger Delta, will serve as Father of the Day.

The programme will bring together policymakers, community leaders, journalists, and researchers to consider practical steps that can guide environmental responsibility across the Niger Delta.

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