The youth wing of Host Communities Producing Oil, Gas and Pipeline-Impacted States (HOSTCON) has celebrated Dr Akpos Mezeh, General Manager of Community and Government Relations at Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL), on his birthday, praising his contributions to the Ijaw Nation and the development of oil-producing communities in the Niger Delta.
In a statement issued on Friday and signed by Comrade Emmanuel Fiawei Pathfinder, the group described Mezeh as a distinguished son of the Niger Delta whose contributions to community development, youth empowerment and the struggle for resource control deserve recognition.
Key Highlights
- HOSTCON’s youth wing celebrates Dr Akpos Mezeh on his birthday.
- The group commends his contributions to the Ijaw Nation and Niger Delta development.
- Mezeh is recognised for his past leadership roles in the Ijaw Youth Council.
- HOSTCON praises his community relations, scholarship and empowerment initiatives through PINL.
- The group prays for his continued good health, wisdom and service to humanity.
HOSTCON Praises Mezeh’s Role in Ijaw Nation
According to HOSTCON, Mezeh has demonstrated commitment to the emancipation, self-determination, resource-control struggle and socio-economic advancement of the Ijaw people.
“High Chief Mezeh has distinguished himself through his commitment to the emancipation, self-determination, resource-control struggle and socio-economic advancement of the Ijaw people,” the statement said.
The group highlighted his service as chairman of the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC), Western Zone, as well as his pioneering leadership role in the council’s activities in the United Kingdom and among the Ijaw diaspora.
It also credited Mezeh with mobilising Ijaw sons and daughters in solidarity with the late former Bayelsa State Governor, Chief Diepreye Solomon Peter Alamieyeseigha, during a critical period in the Niger Delta struggle.
HOSTCON said his advocacy reflected the determination of the Ijaw people to demand justice, equitable resource control and an end to the marginalisation of oil- and gas-producing communities.
Group Commends Mezeh’s Community Development Initiatives
The youth wing also praised Mezeh’s contributions to community relations, employment opportunities, youth and women empowerment, student scholarships and infrastructure development through PINL’s host community programmes.
It described the initiatives as commendable, noting their importance to the welfare of pipeline host communities and the wider Niger Delta region.
“His commitment to the welfare of members of pipeline host communities further underscores his enduring commitment to the development of the Niger Delta region and the oil and gas-producing communities,” the statement added.
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HOSTCON Prays for Greater Accomplishments
The group expressed appreciation for what it described as Mezeh’s landmark contributions to the Ijaw Nation, oil- and gas-producing host communities and the Niger Delta.
It prayed for renewed strength, sound health, divine wisdom and greater accomplishments as he continues to contribute to peace, development and prosperity across the region.
HOSTCON said Mezeh’s service to communities and his commitment to the welfare of young people and women remained worthy of recognition.
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