Managing director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr Samuel Ogbuku, has announced that the agency would inaugurate several projects in the Niger Delta region to commemorate President Bola Tinubu’s second year in office.
Ogbuku, who disclosed this during the NDDC quarterly management meeting with staff at the commission’s headquarters in Port Harcourt, called on the staff to brace up for new challenges in developing the oil-rich region as the agency is poised to deliver more people-oriented projects.
He expressed satisfaction with the commission’s recent achievements, especially in project delivery, adding that the interventionist agency had lined up projects to mark Tinubu’s second anniversary.
The NDDC boss assured that while the staff give their best in discharging their responsibilities, the board and management will not hesitate to meet their welfare needs.
“With your support, the NDDC has gained significant awards and commendations locally and internationally, including commendation from President Tinubu,” he said.
He further highlighted the commission’s success in road construction and solar street light installations under the transformative “Light Up the Niger Delta” project adding that as part of the NDDC’s 25th anniversary celebrations, several developmental projects have been inaugurated across Delta, Rivers, Abia, Imo, and Bayelsa states.
He announced that another round of project commissioning would commence this month to reinforce the commission’s commitment to regional development.
He urged the staff to continue dedicating themselves to the commission’s mission for more impact and growth in the region.
In his remarks, the NDDC’s director of Administration and Human Resources, Mr Patrick Ekade, said regular engagements with staff were responsible for the cordiality between the management and staff.
Ekade commended staff for their professionalism and called for continued support for management initiatives.
He also acknowledged the collaboration between the commission and the staff union.
