The Spokesman of the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide, Amb. (Dr.) Binebai Yerin Princewill, has announced Friday, November 21, 2025, as the official date for the launch of two significant books — “Kaiama Declaration” and “Rising Tide: The Ijaw Youth Council and the Struggle for Self-Determination.”
The publications are being sponsored by the Office of the IYC Spokesman.
Speaking to journalists at his Warri office in Delta State, Princewill disclosed that the event would be chaired by Rt. Hon. Julius Pondi, who represents Burutu Federal Constituencyb in the House of Representatives and serves as the pioneer Chairman of the House Committee on the South-South Development Commission (SSDC).
He explained that preparations for the historic book launch were already in progress, adding that his forthcoming visits to prominent Ijaw leaders would further strengthen awareness and participation.
Princewill emphasised the importance of documenting the IYC’s rich history, noting that the organisation must take deliberate steps to preserve its legacy through written works. He expressed gratitude to the team of Ijaw academics — professors and doctors — who contributed to producing what he described as two of the most inspiring and well-researched books on the Ijaw nation and the Niger Delta struggle.
According to him, “Kaiama Declaration” captures the events leading to the historic declaration that birthed the IYC, while also celebrating the founding fathers and key figures who shaped the movement.
The second book, “Rising Tide: The Ijaw Youth Council and the Struggle for Self-Determination,” features scholarly essays and analyses by notable intellectuals addressing the challenges faced by the Ijaw people within the Nigerian state.
“This is just an announcement — we won’t reveal everything now,” Princewill teased. “In the coming days, we’ll unveil more of the dignitaries who will grace the occasion. Stay tuned.”
He concluded by confirming that the official launch would hold in Warri, Delta State, on Friday, November 21, 2025, urging the public to attend what he described as “a landmark event in Ijaw history.”
