OGONILAND — The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate for the Khana Constituency II seat in the Rivers State House of Assembly, Engr. Legborsi Yamaabana, hosted the leadership of the Monagboka Community Builders Initiative at his Port Harcourt residence
OGONILAND — The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate for the Khana Constituency II seat in the Rivers State House of Assembly, Engr. Legborsi Yamaabana, hosted the leadership of the Monagboka Community Builders Initiative at his Port Harcourt residence over the weekend, pledging legislative support for grassroots gender equity and economic empowerment.
The visit, which included an official invitation to the candidate for the group's annual conference scheduled for October 23–25, 2026, highlighted key development issues confronting Ogoni communities, particularly female economic inclusion and girl-child education.
Speaking during the courtesy visit, Yamaabana framed human capital development as a central priority of the NDC’s policy agenda for Khana, promising to champion legislative frameworks that expand healthcare, education, and vocational opportunities for women if elected in 2027.
He also cautioned against the exclusion of male youths in grassroots development planning, urging community advocates to adopt a balanced approach.
"True social progress requires lifting the entire family unit. While empowering our women and girls remains urgent and non-negotiable, we cannot afford systemic blind spots," Yamaabana said. "Leaving the boy-child unattended fuels social fractures and youth restiveness."
Also present was the Queen of Bangha Kingdom, Her Majesty Dr. (Mrs.) Lesly Suanu Baridam, who commended the initiative for its sustained advocacy and urged grassroots organizations to build strategic alliances with community-focused political leaders.
The Monagboka Community Builders Initiative's upcoming summit is expected to draw stakeholders from across the Niger Delta to deliberate on community resilience, family stability, and grassroots enterprise.
The visit, which included an official invitation to the candidate for the group's annual conference scheduled for October 23–25, 2026, highlighted key development issues confronting Ogoni communities, particularly female economic inclusion and girl-child education.
Speaking during the courtesy visit, Yamaabana framed human capital development as a central priority of the NDC’s policy agenda for Khana, promising to champion legislative frameworks that expand healthcare, education, and vocational opportunities for women if elected in 2027.
He also cautioned against the exclusion of male youths in grassroots development planning, urging community advocates to adopt a balanced approach.
"True social progress requires lifting the entire family unit. While empowering our women and girls remains urgent and non-negotiable, we cannot afford systemic blind spots," Yamaabana said. "Leaving the boy-child unattended fuels social fractures and youth restiveness."
Also present was the Queen of Bangha Kingdom, Her Majesty Dr. (Mrs.) Lesly Suanu Baridam, who commended the initiative for its sustained advocacy and urged grassroots organizations to build strategic alliances with community-focused political leaders.
The Monagboka Community Builders Initiative's upcoming summit is expected to draw stakeholders from across the Niger Delta to deliberate on community resilience, family stability, and grassroots enterprise.
