{"id":870,"date":"2021-10-22T16:47:56","date_gmt":"2021-10-22T15:47:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coastaltimes557122118.wordpress.com\/2021\/10\/22\/western-zone-iyc-mourns-death-of-ijaw-nationalist-chief-richman-yinbiri-describes-his-death-as-a-monumental-loss-to-ijaw-nation\/"},"modified":"2021-10-22T16:47:56","modified_gmt":"2021-10-22T15:47:56","slug":"western-zone-iyc-mourns-death-of-ijaw-nationalist-chief-richman-yinbiri-describes-his-death-as-a-monumental-loss-to-ijaw-nation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coastaltimes.com.ng\/index.php\/2021\/10\/22\/western-zone-iyc-mourns-death-of-ijaw-nationalist-chief-richman-yinbiri-describes-his-death-as-a-monumental-loss-to-ijaw-nation\/","title":{"rendered":"Western Zone IYC Mourns Death Of Ijaw Nationalist, Chief Richman Yinbiri, Describes His Death As A Monumental Loss To Ijaw Nation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Coastal News<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"507\" height=\"416\" data-attachment-id=\"868\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/coastaltimes.com.ng\/index.php\/2021\/10\/22\/western-zone-iyc-mourns-death-of-ijaw-nationalist-chief-richman-yinbiri-describes-his-death-as-a-monumental-loss-to-ijaw-nation\/screenshot_20211022-164557_google\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/coastaltimes.com.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/screenshot_20211022-164557_google.jpg?fit=507%2C416&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"507,416\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Screenshot_20211022-164557_Google.jpg\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/coastaltimes.com.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/screenshot_20211022-164557_google.jpg?fit=300%2C246&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/coastaltimes.com.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/screenshot_20211022-164557_google.jpg?fit=507%2C416&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/coastaltimes.com.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/screenshot_20211022-164557_google.jpg?resize=507%2C416&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-868\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/coastaltimes.com.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/screenshot_20211022-164557_google.jpg?w=507&amp;ssl=1 507w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/coastaltimes.com.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/screenshot_20211022-164557_google.jpg?resize=300%2C246&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 507px) 100vw, 507px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Western Zone receives with rude shock the passage of Chief Richman Yinbiri, a pillar whose footprint contributions in IYC will continue to resonate in our people\u2019s heart and stand the test of time. The demise of Chief Commander Richman Yinbiri is a big blow, and indeed a dark day for Ijaw Nation because he was not afraid to speak truth to power, particularly on issues bedeviling IYC\u2019s stability, unity and oneness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chief Commander Richmond was a pillar, unifier likewise a bridge-builder whose relentless efforts and sacrifice will be missed at a time IYC needed his wealth of experience on handling issues affecting Ijaw people such as the ongoing discourse of restructuring, constitutional review, revenue derivation, PIA 2021, and the upcoming political transition of Delta State in 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We expresse our heartfelt condolence to the deceased\u2019s family in Patani, IYC Kabowei Clan and the people of Patani in general, praying for God to give the family the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Signed:<\/strong><br><strong>Dr. Doubra Collins Okotete, Chairman and<\/strong><br><strong>Comrade Lugard Izoukumor, Information Officer<\/strong><br><strong>IYC Western Zone<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Coastal News The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Western Zone receives with rude shock the passage&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":869,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[14],"tags":[386],"class_list":["post-870","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-opinion","tag-western-zone-iyc"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/coastaltimes.com.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/screenshot_20211022-164557_google-1.jpg?fit=507%2C416&ssl=1","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":3001,"url":"https:\/\/coastaltimes.com.ng\/index.php\/2024\/07\/31\/refrain-from-participating-in-proposed-protest-western-zone-iyc-charge-ijaw-youths\/","url_meta":{"origin":870,"position":0},"title":"\u201cRefrain From Participating In Proposed Protest \u201c Western Zone IYC Charge Ijaw Youths","author":"Freeborn Abraye","date":"July 31, 2024","format":false,"excerpt":"Be Freeborn Abraye The Ijaw Youth Council, or IYC, which represents the Western Zone, which includes the states of Delta, Edo, and Ondo, has announced that it will not take part in the \u201cEndBadGovernanceInNigeria\" nationwide protest, which is set to take place from August 1 to 10, 2024, across the\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Opinion&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Opinion","link":"https:\/\/coastaltimes.com.ng\/opinion\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/coastaltimes.com.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/img_5747-1-3.jpg?fit=1200%2C795&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/coastaltimes.com.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/img_5747-1-3.jpg?fit=1200%2C795&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/coastaltimes.com.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/img_5747-1-3.jpg?fit=1200%2C795&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/coastaltimes.com.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/img_5747-1-3.jpg?fit=1200%2C795&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/coastaltimes.com.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/img_5747-1-3.jpg?fit=1200%2C795&ssl=1&resize=1050%2C600 3x"},"classes":[]},{"id":696,"url":"https:\/\/coastaltimes.com.ng\/index.php\/2021\/10\/11\/western-zone-iyc-congratulates-newly-inaugurated-zonal-inc-members-calls-for-unity-issue-based-agitation\/","url_meta":{"origin":870,"position":1},"title":"Western Zone IYC Congratulates Newly Inaugurated Zonal INC Members, Commends Prof Okaba Led NEC","author":"Coastal Times","date":"October 11, 2021","format":false,"excerpt":"Coastal News Dr. Doubra Collins Okotete, Chairman IYC Western Zone. Published by EgbemaVoiceThe Chairman of the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Western Zone, Dr Doubra Collins Okotete has reiterated what he calls \u201ca new chapter for Ijaw Nation,\u201d with the new executive of the Ijaw National Congress (INC) in Western Zone,\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Opinion&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Opinion","link":"https:\/\/coastaltimes.com.ng\/opinion\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/coastaltimes.com.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/img-20210608-wa0023-768x763-1-1.jpg?fit=768%2C763&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/coastaltimes.com.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/img-20210608-wa0023-768x763-1-1.jpg?fit=768%2C763&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/coastaltimes.com.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/img-20210608-wa0023-768x763-1-1.jpg?fit=768%2C763&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/coastaltimes.com.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/img-20210608-wa0023-768x763-1-1.jpg?fit=768%2C763&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x"},"classes":[]},{"id":2964,"url":"https:\/\/coastaltimes.com.ng\/index.php\/2024\/07\/23\/iyc-western-zone-affirms-support-for-otuaro-okaba-warns-distractors-to-desist\/","url_meta":{"origin":870,"position":2},"title":"IYC Western Zone Affirms Support For Otuaro, Okaba, Warns Distractors To Desist","author":"Freeborn Abraye","date":"July 23, 2024","format":false,"excerpt":"By Blessing Ebareotu The Ijaw Youth Council, Western Zone expresses utter displeasure against the misguided comments by a faceless and aimless group under the aegis of Project Niger Delta led by one Princewill Timipre targeting the National President of the Ijaw National Congress (INC), Prof. Benjamin Okaba following his endorsement\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Opinion&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Opinion","link":"https:\/\/coastaltimes.com.ng\/opinion\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/coastaltimes.com.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/img_5582-1.jpg?fit=1200%2C601&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/coastaltimes.com.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/img_5582-1.jpg?fit=1200%2C601&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/coastaltimes.com.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/img_5582-1.jpg?fit=1200%2C601&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/coastaltimes.com.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/img_5582-1.jpg?fit=1200%2C601&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/coastaltimes.com.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/img_5582-1.jpg?fit=1200%2C601&ssl=1&resize=1050%2C600 3x"},"classes":[]},{"id":833,"url":"https:\/\/coastaltimes.com.ng\/index.php\/2021\/10\/18\/just-in-western-zone-iyc-calls-for-sack-of-paul-bebenimibo-as-desopadec-commissioner-over-assualt-on-ogbe-ijoh-youth-president\/","url_meta":{"origin":870,"position":3},"title":"JUST IN: Western Zone IYC Calls For Sack Of Paul Bebenimibo As DESOPADEC Commissioner Over Assualt On Ogbe-Ijoh Youth President","author":"Coastal Times","date":"October 18, 2021","format":false,"excerpt":"Coastal News Hon. Paul Bebenimibo, Commissioner Representing Ijaw Ethnic Nationality in the Board of DESOPADEC. The Ijaw Youth Council Western Zone has asked Commissioner Representing Ijaw Ethnic Nationality in the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Commission (DESOPADEC), Dr. Paul Bebenimibo to resign for improper use of office. 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