By: Odieh Ramon, Yenagoa.

The National Secretary of the Ijaw National Congress, Inc., Engineer Ebipamowei Wodu, has submitted his interest/nomination form to contest as President.

Wodu, who is one of the leading aspirants to succeed Professor Benjamin Okaba, was accompanied to the Ijaw House, the Secretariat of the INC, amidst pomp and pageantry, with scores of aspirants endorsing him as the most qualified for the job.

Speaking with newsmen, Engineer Ebipamowei Wodu said he played a pivotal role in assisting the current leadership of the Association, headed by Professor Benjamin Okaba, in reviving the INC from a state of comatose.

According to Engineer Wodu, from the beginning of the struggle, there has never been a membership register until the present executive took over office, and as an Engineer, he assisted the INC to draw a road map linking Ijaw communities in the coastal region.

Highlighting other achievements, Engineer Wodu explained that with his wealth of experience as National Secretary who has held several offices, if allowed to pilot the affairs of INC, he will consolidate the gains recorded and move the Ijaw nation to greater heights.

Aspirant for the position of Vice President 2, Dame Rose Obioforibo from the Eastern zone described Engineer Wodu as a team player who listens but is passionate about the Ijaw struggles.

Another Aspirant vying for the position of Vice President 3, Chief Kennedy Odiowei, said Engineer Wodu is the most qualified among the contestants because he is competent to deliver if given the mandate, calling on delegates and aspirants to vote for him.

Also, Aspirant contesting for the National Secretary, Chief Philip Brown-Agu, said his decision to join the Engineer Wodu campaign team was because of his track record and leadership style as National Secretary of INC, describing him as a better candidate with innovations that can move the Ijaw nation to the next level.