PRESS STATEMENT: IJAW NATIONAL CONGRESS (INC) WORLDWIDE CONGRATULATES DONALD J. TRUMP, PRESIDENT-ELECT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Dear President-Elect Donald J. Trump,

On behalf of the Ijaw National Congress (INC) Worldwide, the umbrella socio-cultural organization of the Ijaw people of Nigeria, we extend our warmest congratulations to you on your historic election as the 47th President of the United States of America. Your electoral achievement is a testament to your resilience, determination, leadership, and vision to "Make America Great Again" (MAGA).

We acknowledge the significance of this moment for you and the trust placed in you by the American people to lead them.

As the representative body of the Ijaw people worldwide, we recognize the importance of fostering positive relationships between nations, acknowledging that nation-states are made up of sub-national entities and ethnic nationalities. We therefore look forward to collaborating with your administration to promote mutual understanding and cooperation that will benefit both America and the Ijaw ethnic nationality.

Under your leadership, we hope for increased dialogue and partnership on issues affecting our communities, such as:

Environmental Protection: Preserving natural resources for current and future generations.

Economic Development: Supporting economic growth and stability.

Cultural Exchange: Celebrating diversity and promoting cross-cultural understanding.

Self-Determination: Recognizing the distinct identity of the Ijaw people in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria.

Once again, we offer our heartfelt congratulations on your election and wish you success in your tenure as President of the United States.

Yours sincerely,

Professor Benjamin O. Okaba

President,

Ijaw National Congress

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