Get Guardian on GoogleSenator Ede Dafinone has reaffirmed his commitment to expanding employment opportunities for Urhobo people and ensuring equitable representation in federal institutions as part of efforts to advance the interests of Delta Central Senatorial District.
Dafinone, who represent Delta Central in the Senate, stated this at the U3 Federal Constituency Community Youth Leaders Conference 2026, where he reviewed his record of service over the past three years.
In a statement on Saturday, the senator emphasised the importance of engaging young people in addressing community concerns and promoting sustainable development across the constituency.
He said dialogue, unity and collaboration between political leaders and youth groups remained essential to identifying challenges facing communities and advancing the development of Delta Central.
Dafinone also commended the youth leaders for endorsing President Bola Tinubu, Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, himself and other All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections.
He praised Chief Hope Ejiro, the U3 Youth Leader and Senior Special Assistant to the governor on Community Development, for bringing youth leaders together for the conference.
According to the senator, such engagements provide an opportunity to strengthen relationships between leaders and young people while encouraging collective action on issues affecting the constituency.
Dafinone reaffirmed his commitment to sustained engagement with young people and other stakeholders to promote employment opportunities, strengthen representation and advance community development in Delta.
