JUBILATION IN IJAW NATION AS NADIS WORLDWIDE SET TO HOST NIGER DELTA LEADERS AND OVER 500 DELTA IJAW STUDENTS IN OGBINBIRI COMMUNITY

 

By Warri North News

Jubilation is building across the Ijaw nation as the National Association of Delta Ijaw Students (NADIS) Worldwide prepares to host its 3rd Mega Elective Convention 2026 in Ogbinbiri Community, Egbema Kingdom, Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State.

The historic gathering, scheduled for October 30 to November 1, 2026, is expected to attract Niger Delta leaders, traditional rulers, political stakeholders, youth leaders, and over 500 Delta Ijaw students for a celebration of culture, unity, leadership, and heritage.

The convention, themed “Our Culture, Our Identity, Our Heritage,” with the sub-theme “Preserving the Ijaw Heritage for Future Generations,” is designed to promote cultural preservation, strengthen unity among Ijaw people, and encourage student participation in leadership and community development.

Among the distinguished personalities expected to grace the occasion is Engr. High Chief Keatin Pondi, Managing Director of Tantita Security Services, who will serve as the Father of the Day. Archbishop Dr. Godwins Soroaye JP will serve as the Spiritual Father of the Day.

Other notable personalities associated with the convention include Rt. Honourable Emomotimi Guwor, Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, as Special Guest of Honour; Hon. Emmanuel Alhaji O. Omoko, the Bolowei I of Egbema Kingdom; Hon. Chief Adowei Binaebi, NDC candidate for Delta South Senatorial District; High Chief Ebipade Kari, APC House of Assembly candidate; Hon. Spencer O. Okpoye, Honourable Commissioner representing the Ijaw Ethnic Nationality on the DESOPADEC Board; and Comr. Amb. City I. Ojowuwro, National Youth President of Ogbinbiri Federated Communities.

The Chief Host of the convention is High Chief Promise Lawuru, while Comr. Johnson N. Aweh, President of NADIS Worldwide, is expected to lead the association in hosting participants and guests from across the Niger Delta.

Activities lined up

The three-day convention will feature a variety of activities, including football games, a summit, awards presentations, and a medical outreach aimed at promoting community wellbeing. Other activities are also expected to make the gathering memorable for students, community members, and invited guests.

The choice of Ogbinbiri Community, in Egbema Kingdom, as the venue highlights the community's role in bringing together young people and leaders to celebrate the rich cultural heritage of the Ijaw nation.

As preparations continue, the convention is anticipated to provide a platform for networking, leadership development, cultural exchange, and discussions on issues affecting Delta Ijaw students and the wider Niger Delta region.

NADIS Worldwide is inviting students, community stakeholders, traditional institutions, and members of the public to be part of the historic gathering.

Date: October 30 – November 1, 2026

Venue: Ogbinbiri Community, Egbema Kingdom, Warri North LGA, Delta State.

The convention promises to be a significant moment for the Ijaw nation as students and leaders come together under one banner to celebrate their identity, strengthen unity, and preserve their heritage for future generations.

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