Newly elected National Treasurer of the Ijaw National Congress (INC) worldwide, Double Chief (Comrade) Mulade Sheriff (PhD), has expressed profound gratitude to stakeholders for their overwhelming support in his emergence at the April 13, 2026 national elections. 

 

Mulade, the Ibe-Serimowei of ancient oil-rich Gbaramatu Kingdom in Delta State, in a statement, thanked the outgoing INC President, Prof. Benjamin Okaba, the National Executive Council (NEC), the 2026 National Electoral Commission led by His Royal Majesty, Justice F.F. Tabai (Rtd), national delegates, and the entire Ijaw Nation for the confidence reposed in him.

 

He described his victory as a collective mandate, noting that the trust placed in him serves as a call to greater responsibility and dedicated service.

 

"I am deeply honoured by this mandate and remain committed to upholding the highest standards of accountability in the discharge of my duties,” he said.

 

The newly elected treasurer pledged to work collaboratively with members of the executive council led by High Chief Macdonald Igbadiwei Esq, alongside critical stakeholders, to ensure transparency, accountability, and prudent financial management within the congress.

 

Mulade further assured that he would contribute his best efforts toward strengthening the INC and advancing unity, progress, and the overall development of the Ijaw Nation.

 

The renowned environmentalist and peace advocate reaffirmed his readiness to support initiatives aimed at repositioning the congress and enhancing its role in promoting the socio-cultural and political aspirations of the Ijaw people.

 

“It is imperative to state that Ijaw National Congress (INC) will move from conventional socio-cultural organisation to a productive platform with a special focus on establishing business opportunities to help our people and the Niger Delta region at large, especially creating and lunching INC farms, fishing port, cooperate and administrative employment opportunities through constructive engagement from all multinational companies operating within the Ijawland,” he added.