Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, member representing Akoko North East/Akoko North West Federal Constituency of Ondo State, has actually contacted stakeholders and leaders to join hands with the federal government to establish the Niger Delta region.

The lawmaker likewise ensured individuals of the region of the federal government’s constant interventions to ease the difficulties in the area.

Rep. Tunji-Ojo, who is the Chairman, House Committee on NDDC, made this understood while fielding questions from newsmen at the funeral ceremony of his father-in-law, Chief (Engr.) Benson Akinola Otegbeye at the weekend in Owo, Ondo State.

According to him, the federal government alone can not do everything for individuals of the area, advising stakeholders to team up and ensure the life of the average Niger Deltan improves.

The lawmaker eulogised the Speaker of your home of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, who led over 40 lawmakers to the funeral ceremony.

Likewise present at the event were the Honourable Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Obong Godswill Akpabio; Chairman, Senate Committee on NDDC, Senator Peter Nwaobochi; Deputy Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Lucky O. Aiyedatiwa; Wife of the Governor, Chief Mrs. Betty Akeredolu; Chief of Staff to the Governor, Chief Olugbenga Ale; the Chairman of All Progressive Congress (APC) in Ondo State, Engr. Ade Adetimehin; and his Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) equivalent, Hon. Fatai Adams.

Others consist of Interim Administrator of NDDC, Mr. Effiong Akwa, his Commissioners, Members of your house of Representatives, Members of the Ondo State House of Assembly and the Executive Council, conventional rulers led by the Chairman, Ondo State Traditional Council and the Deji of Akure, Oba Aladetonyinbo Aladelusi, political associates, among others.