Strategic-Consultation:-Prof- Franklin-Osaisai-Consults-Dr.-Doodei-Week-Over-INC-Presidential-Ambition

Strategic Consultation: Prof. Franklin Osaisai Consults Dr. Doodei Week Over INC Presidential Ambition

​By: Dave Ikiedei AseiNiger Delta Progress-Reporters/February 9th, 2026


​Executive Summary

​On February 8th, 2026, the quiet town of Ayama Ijaw in Southern Ijaw LGA, Bayelsa State, played host to a high-profile political gathering as Professor Franklin Erepamo Osaisai paid a courtesy visit to the residence of Dr. Doodei Week. The visit served as a formal consultation to intimate Dr. Week and other key stakeholders of Professor Osaisai’s intention to contest for the Presidency of the Ijaw National Congress (INC).

​The Meeting at Ayama Ijaw

​The visit was characterized by traditional Ijaw hospitality and high-level political discourse. Professor Osaisai, a world-renowned Nuclear Engineer and former Director-General of the Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission (NAEC), was received by Dr. Doodei Week alongside a formidable delegation of Ijaw leaders. Notable among the hosts was the current INC Chairman, Central Zone, signaling the importance of the meeting within the organization’s power structure.

​Candidate Profile: A Technocratic Visionary

​Professor Osaisai’s entry into the 2026 race represents a significant shift in the leadership paradigm of the Ijaw nation’s apex socio-cultural body. His credentials include:

  • ​Academic Excellence: A Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley.
  • ​Public Service: Former DG of NAEC (2006–2017) and former Commissioner for Works and Transport in Bayelsa State.
  • ​Strategic Positioning: Known as a "bridge-builder," Osaisai seeks to marry the grassroots activism of the INC with intellectual diplomacy and data-driven advocacy.

​Key Discussion Pillars

​During the consultation, the dialogue centered on the future of the Ijaw people and the role of the INC in a changing Nigerian landscape. Key themes included:

  1. ​Unity Across the Clans: Strengthening the bond between Ijaw clans across Bayelsa, Delta, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Edo, and Ondo states.
  2. ​Resource & Environmental Justice: Transitioning from agitation to structured economic empowerment and international partnerships.
  3. ​Institutional Continuity: Ensuring a seamless transition from the current leadership under Prof. Benjamin Okaba to a regime that prioritizes technocratic competence.

​The Host's Response

​Dr. Doodei Week, in the company of the Central Zone leadership, welcomed the Professor’s ambition, noting that the INC requires leaders with the intellectual capacity to engage the federal government and global community effectively. The presence of the Central Zone Chairman underscored the strategic importance of Southern Ijaw LGA in the upcoming electoral process.

​Conclusion

​As the race for the INC Presidency heats up, Professor Osaisai’s visit to Ayama Ijaw marks a pivotal step in his consultative tour. By seeking the blessing of established leaders like Dr. Week, Osaisai is positioning himself not just as a technocrat, but as a candidate deeply rooted in the communal and political fabric of the Ijaw nation.

​"The Ijaw nation stands at a crossroads where intellectual diplomacy must meet the courage of our ancestors to secure our rightful place in Nigeria."

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