OFFICIAL UNVEILING OF THE INDS PARTNERSHIP/INVESTMENT PROSPECTUS & RESEARCH ENDOWMENT FUND LAUNCH

​Dave Ikiedei Asei | Wisdom Tide News | September 8, 2026

​INVESTING IN KNOWLEDGE, PARTNERING FOR A GREATER NIGER DELTA

​The Institute for Niger Delta Studies (INDS) at Niger Delta University is set to host a landmark event centered on research, policy, partnership, and sustainable development under the theme: "Advancing Research, Partnerships and Solutions for a Resilient and Prosperous Niger Delta." Niger Delta sons and daughters, state governments, and private sector leaders are expected to gather to foster unity, partnership, and shared commitment across the region.

​EVENT DETAILS

• ​Date: Thursday, September 24, 2026
• ​Time: 10:00 AM Prompt
• ​Venue: University Digital Library, Niger Delta University, Amassoma, Bayelsa State

​KEYNOTE DIGNITARIES AND LAUNCHERS

• ​Keynote Speaker: His Excellency Sen. George Akume, CON (Secretary to the Government of the Federation) (Expected)
• ​Chief Launcher: High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo (Tompolo) (Expected)
• ​Special Launcher: Dr. Samuel Ogbuku (Managing Director, Niger Delta Development Commission - NDDC) (Expected)
• ​Guests of Honour: All Governors of the Niger Delta States (Bayelsa, Edo, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Delta, Imo, Abia, Ondo, and Rivers) (Expected)

​HOSTS

• ​Chief Host: Professor Allen A. Agih (Vice-Chancellor, NDU)
• ​Host: Dr. Wisdom Selekekeme Krokeyi (Ag. Director, INDS)

​EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

• ​Presentation and Unveiling of the INDS Partnership/Investment Prospectus
• ​Launch of the INDS Research Endowment Fund
• ​Addresses by distinguished dignitaries
• ​Exploration of partnership and investment opportunities
• ​Exhibition of research innovations and development solutions
• ​High-level networking sessions

​A stronger Niger Delta is possible — through knowledge, partnership, and shared prosperity.