Communique of the 2025 Global Convention of the Ijaw National Congress of the Americas (INC-Americas)

Dates: July 4–6, 2025 | Venue: Marriott West Chase Hotel, Houston, Texas, USA
Theme: Effective Leadership in Ijaw Nation

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Opening Ceremony Highlights

The Convention began with remarks from Prof. Benjamin Ogele Okaba...

Plenary & Technical Sessions

• King Bubaraye Dakolo: The Ijaw Question and Code of Ethics
• Prof. Engobo Emeseh: Environmental Justice & Resource Control
• King Seiyifa Koroye: Cultural Preservation Through Education
• Balolo Dr Sam Sam Jaja: Visionary Leadership for Development

Ijaw Culture & Heritage Center (ICHC)

Unveiling of the ICHC project and strategic diaspora investment planning.

Awards & Recognitions

• Dr Goodluck Jonathan: Diaspora Vanguard of Integrity
• Dame Patience Jonathan: Heritage Guardian

Including posthumous awards to Late Pa E.K. Clark and others.

Ijaw Day Proclamation

Houston officially declared July 5, 2025 as "Ijaw Convention Day".

Business Model for ICHC

Delegates endorsed a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) for ICHC property development.

AGM, Press Briefing & Executive Elections

• Thanksgiving & World Press Briefing
• Election of new EXCO (2025–2028)

Key Resolutions

• Creation of two new Ijaw States
• Full endorsement of the ICHC initiative
• Strong condemnation of environmental degradation

Conclusion

Final remarks by Chief Kio Ayanate and closing prayer by Prof. Okaba.

Engr Isaac ThankGod MNSE
Chairman, Convention Planning Committee

God bless INC-Americas. God bless INC Worldwide. God bless Ijaw Nation.