IYC Spokesman, Amb. Binebai Plays Host to Barrister Smooth in Warri

IYC Spokesman, Amb. Binebai Plays Host to Barrister Smooth in Warri 

By Ndu Samuel 

Warri _____ ljaw living music legend, King of South South High life music, Barrister S. Smooth, popularly known as the paddle of Niger Delta in the early hours on Thursday paid a special visit to the office of the Spokesman Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide, Amb. Binebai Yerin Princewill. 

Barrister Smooth who was accompanied to the office by a doyen of media in Ijaw, Sir Ebipade Ayabotu Victor, alias Egberigide of the universe had a very critical discussion on the way forward for Ijaw nation with the Spokesman of Council. 

Princewill who lauded Barrister Smooth for identifying and honouring him with the visit noted that he will not take the visit for granted, stressing that as Spokesman of Council, he will continue to consult leaders and critical stakeholders of council and Ijaw leaders to speak in defense of the Ijaw people and her communities. 

The Spokesman particularly commended the paddle of Niger Delta for contributing massively towards the liberation struggle of the Ijaw people via his inspirational songs. 

Binebai asserted that the entire Ijaw nation is aware of the contribution of Barrister Smooth in the Ijaw struggle for emancipation, stressing that he has truly paid his dues. 

Princewill specifically mentioned Okerenkoko Febagha-Ogbo, Meinbutu, Agelebagha-Ogbo, Olabrakopere, Febokirifagha-Ogbo, Freedom, Defend your name, Dolphin Club of Odimodi, Israel Boys of Burutu, Sacrifice, structure the base with the host of other very many interesting and inspirational songs to mention but a few as songs that will continue to stand the test of time. 

Speaking further, the Spokesman had charged Barrister Smooth never to relent with his inspirational and struggle songs, adding that Smooth has written his name in the golden book of Ijaw nation. 

Binebai also assured Barrister Smooth that the best is yet to come from the 9th NEC led by Sir Jonathan Lokpobiri Snr as President. 

In his swift reaction, the Ijaw living music legend had particularly described the IYC Spokesman, Amb. Binebai Yerin Princewill as a rare treasure of the Ijaw people in Council at the moment. 

While commending Princewill, Smooth asserted that he feels comfortable with the way the Spokesman has been diligently doing his job so far without any personal interest and bias.

He particularly urged the IYC to continue to preach unity and love among the Ijaw people. 

High point of the visit was a tour round the Spokesman's office section by section.