The Delta North Presidents-General Association has issued a comprehensive eight-point communiqué following a one-day leadership retreat held on Monday in Asaba.
The inaugural retreat signals a renewed commitment to strengthening community governance, deepening collaboration with traditional institutions, and supporting the state’s development drive.
Described by participants as a “fruitful and insightful engagement,” the retreat brought together Presidents-General from across the senatorial district for intensive discussions on peacebuilding, community administration, economic opportunities, and security concerns.
The resolutions, released at the end of the meeting, reflected a unified stance on the region’s priorities heading into the new year.
At the heart of the communiqué is the reaffirmation that Presidents-General remain the primary custodians of peace and development in their various communities.
The group emphasised that this position demands collective action, responsible leadership, and an unwavering focus on community progress.
“Stable and peaceful communities remain the cornerstone of Delta State’s development,” the communiqué noted.
The leaders also stressed the need for stronger partnerships with traditional rulers.
Acknowledging the influence of monarchs in grassroots administration, they urged Presidents-General to maintain harmonious relationships with their kings and avoid conflicts that could derail communal growth.
Constructive collaboration, they said, was indispensable for sustained development.
In a significant balancing of roles, the group reiterated its non-partisan identity while encouraging members to work cooperatively with the government of the day.
Such cooperation, it noted, fosters statewide stability, promotes social harmony, and ensures an enabling environment for long-term development projects.
One of the major resolutions focused on presenting a united front in engaging with government authorities.
The Presidents-General agreed to push collectively for the unique developmental needs of Delta North, ensuring that the senatorial district receives adequate attention and equitable developmental interventions.
Agriculture, one of the region’s strongest economic pillars, received notable attention. Given Delta North’s vast agricultural resources, the group called for renewed efforts to strengthen agricultural value chains.
This includes collaboration with government, private investors, and distinguished sons and daughters of the district to establish agro-processing and storage industries that would boost productivity and expand economic opportunities for local farmers.
The communiqué also underscored the importance of cultural preservation. It urged the Association to spearhead the revival and promotion of cultural festivals across the district, describing culture as a unifying force capable of fostering identity, cohesion, and communal pride.
With rising security challenges nationwide, the Presidents-General resolved to pursue medium- and long-term partnerships with state and local governments to enhance community policing.
Ensuring the safety of lives and property, they said, must remain a top priority for every community leader.
In its final resolution, the Association expressed firm support for the MORE Development Agenda of Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, commending its potential to accelerate growth, expand opportunities, and improve the quality of life for residents.
The communiqué was jointly signed by Deacon Mathew Okwaje, Chairman of the Retreat Committee; Bishop Henry Uzor, Secretary of the Delta North Presidents-General Association; and Prince Igwe Nzekwe, the Association’s Chairman.
With these resolutions, the Delta North Presidents-General Association signals a more united, development-driven, and culturally vibrant future for the senatorial district.
