The Ijaw Youth Council founded on the ( 1998-12-11 ) 11 December 1998 (age 25) is a prominent sociopolitical organization in NIgeria, representing the interest of the Ijaw people , which is the fourth largest ethnic groups in Nigeria.
7-752: IYC may refer to: Ijaw Youth Council , a civil rights organization in Nigeria Indian Youth Congress , a body of the Indian National Congress Party International Year of Chemistry , a United Nations year of observance Inverness Yacht Club (California) , a pleasure boating club located in Inverness, California Island Yacht Club , in Toronto, Ontario Canada Topics referred to by
14-512: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Ijaw Youth Council The Ijaw Youth Council was founded in Kaiama, Bayelsa State on the 11th day of December, 1998 during a period of Intense activism and agitation for the rights of the Niger Delta people, with Dr. Felix Tuodolo as pioneer president.. The IYC emerged as a response to
21-511: Is influential in local and national politics and its decisions can impact the broader sociopolitical landscape in the Niger delta. today the IYC continues to be a vocal advocate for Ijaw people and Niger delta, engaging in dialogues with government and stakeholders to address the ongoing challenge of the region. The Ijaw Youth Council Worldwide currently led by Sir Jonathan Lokpobiri as president remains
28-526: Is to advocate for the rights and the interest of the Ijaw people particularly in relation to exploitation of oil and gas resources in their land. The IYC has been actively involved in various forms of advocacy, ranging from peaceful protests and negotiations to more militant actions. The group is known for strong stance against the exploitation of the Niger Delta's resources by multinational oil companies and
35-580: The NIgerian government without adequate compensation or development in the region. The organization has also been involved in broader national issues advocating for federalism, resource control and the protection of the minority rights in Nigeria. The IYC has produced several notable leaders who have played significant roles in Nigerian politics and the Niger Delta struggle. The organizations leadership
42-519: The longstanding grievances over environmental degradation, economic marginalization and political disenfranchisement faced by the Ijaw people and other communities in the oil rich Niger Delta. The IYC was established following the Kaiama Declaration , a document that articulated the demands of the Ijaw people for greater control over their natural resources, environmental protection and self determination. The organizations' primary purpose
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