AN amalgamation of five Niger-Delta groups has appealed to monarchs, leaders and stakeholders of the oil region furious over the protracted delay in inaugurating the governing board of Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, to demonstrate patience for few more months.
The groups - 21st Century Youths of Niger Delta and Agitators with Conscience, 21st CYNDAC, The Defence of Coastal Heritage of Ijaw Nation, Delta Patriotic Force of Niger Delta, Niger Delta Freedom Crusaders and The Nineteenth Tribe of Wise Men of Niger Delta, in a statement by the coordinator, self-styled "General" Izon Ebi, said Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has good intention for development of the region, but some people simply misunderstand him.
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