Bayelsa, NACETEM Launch Underwater Welding Training
The Bayelsa State Government has announced plans to collaborate with the National Centre for Technology Management (NACETEM) to train and certify underwater welders, enhancing their employability in Nigeria’s oil and marine industries. This commitment was made by the state Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, during a courtesy visit by the Director General of NACETEM, Dr. […]
NDDC Highlights Commitment to Education, Literacy, Capacity Building in Niger Delta
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has restated its strong commitment to enhancing human capital across the region through sustained investments in education. This pledge was made by the Deputy Director of Education, Health, and Social Services at the NDDC, Mrs. Florence Ediagboaya, during a sensitization walk held in Port Harcourt on Monday, September 8, […]
HYPREP, NDDC Partner on Sustainable Use of Nipa Palm to Restore Niger Delta Mangroves
The Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) and the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) have initiated discussions on sustainable ways to tackle the invasion of nipa palm in the Niger Delta while creating economic value from the plant. This collaboration informed the visit of the NDDC’s Environmental Protection and Control Department, led by its Director, Elder […]
NDDC Hands Over Transformers, Solar Street Lights to Nigerian Army in Bayelsa
Niger Delta Development Commission NDDC has handed over three hundred KVA transformers and solar street lights to the Nigerian Army in Bayelsa State. Performing the handover during the Inauguration on Monday at Sixteen Brigade Nigerian Army Yenagoa Bayelsa State Capital, Execute Director Projects NDDC, Sir Victor Antai explained that it was necessary to provide a […]
NDDC Will Create More Economic Opportunities for Niger Delta Youths – Alabo Iyaye
The Executive Director Finance and Administration EDFA Niger Delta Development Commission NDDC, Alabo Boma Iyaye says the commission will create more opportunities for youths of Niger Delta to be gainfully engaged. Alabo Iyaye made this known while receiving the award of “The heart of Gold” for Excellence Service by Eve Afrique Magazine at NDDC headquarters […]
Embrace Modern Technology, NDDC Boss Charges Youths
The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, has called on youths in the Niger Delta to harness modern technology to build partnerships and drive human capacity development across the region. A statement made available to TPCN on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, revealed that Ogbuku made this call while speaking […]
Forum Commends NDDC Leadership, Urges Continued Support for Development Efforts
In light of the milestone achievements and challenges highlighted during its 25th anniversary celebration, the Forum of Presidents of Apex Ethnic Nationalities in the Niger Delta, alongside esteemed elder statesmen and opinion leaders, has commended the current leadership of the Niger Delta Development Commission NDDC. In a statement made available to TPCN on Tuesday, August […]
Rivers Administrator Lauds NDDC’s Partnership with State Govt
The Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ette Ibas (rtd) has praised the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) for its collaboration with the state government. Ibas also commended the NDDC for initiating vital infrastructure projects, including the ongoing Kaa-Ataba Bridge linking Khana and Andoni Local Government Areas and the Okrika-Borokiri Bridge in Okrika LGA of […]
NDDC Donates Mobility Aids to Persons with Disabilities in Bayelsa, Reaffirms Commitment to Inclusive Welfare
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has donated mobility aids and other supportive devices to persons living with disabilities in Bayelsa State, reaffirming its commitment to inclusivity and social welfare. NDDC distributed mobility aids, including wheelchairs, crutches, walking frames, mobility aids for the visually impaired, hearing aids and visual aids. The donation was made during […]
NNPC/Heirs Energies JV Launches University Scholarship Programme for OML 17 Host Communities
In a major step toward promoting education and sustainable development, the NNPC/Heirs Energies Joint Venture, through the OML 17 Host Communities Development Trust (HCDT), has officially launched the OML 17 University Scholarship Programme (USP). The scholarship is designed to support 300 qualified first-year students from OML 17 host communities who are currently enrolled in government-owned […]
NDDC Prioritizes Equity in Project Allocation, Says MD
The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, has emphasized the commission’s commitment to fairness and equity in project allocation across the region. Dr. Ogbuku made this assertion while meeting with a delegation from the Isoko Development Union at the NDDC headquarters in Port Harcourt. The MD highlighted the shared […]
Uncompleted Projects Were Caused by leadership Crisis, says NDDC
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has cited its past leadership instability as the reason many projects of the commission were not completed. In a statement made available to our correspondent, the commission’s Managing Director. Dr Samuel Ogbuku said, “In the past 25 years, NDDC has had 16 Managing Directors and Chief Executive Officers, which […]