PAN Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) is set to deliberate on the state of the nation and recent socio-political developments in the Niger Delta region.

The National Publicity Secretary, PANDEF, Dr. Ken Robinson, made this known in a statement, yesterday, in Abuja.

Robinson said the forum would also deliberate on the extant situation of federal agencies with direct bearing on the Niger Delta, road infrastructure, and other related matters.

He said: “PANDEF, the apex socio-cultural body of the Niger Delta people, will hold an expanded National Executive Committee meeting in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on Friday, July 28.

“The meeting, which will be presided over by the National Chairman, Senator Emmanuel Essien, will deliberate on the state of the nation; recent socio-political developments in the region, and the country.

“The Uyo gathering will also initiate steps to strengthen its structures, for greater service delivery.”

Robinson said the forum’s Board of Trustees, National and State Executive Committees, and critical stakeholders from the coastal states of the region have been invited to attend the meeting.