NDDC Committed to Completing Abandoned Projects in N’Delta Region
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has reaffirmed its commitment to completing abandoned critical projects that will significantly impact the lives of people in the region. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Commission, Chief Samuel Ogbuku, made this statement at a world press briefing held in Asaba to commemorate the 25th anniversary […]
SERAP to Tinubu: Probe NDDC Audit Report, Prosecute Obstructors
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has issued a direct challenge to President Bola Tinubu, calling for immediate action on the long-awaited forensic audit report of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). In a letter, SERAP urged the President to instruct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, to […]
Turn Oyigbo Into Investment Hub, Ex-NYCN Leader Urges NDDC, IOCs, Others
A former Coordinator of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, NYCN, Oyigbo Chapter, Mr. Fineface Akaya, says that Oyigbo, which is a gateway Local Government Area in Rivers State bordering Abia, has long suffered neglect in public infrastructure, youth development, insecurity, unemployment, and private-sector investment. Speaking with our Correspondent on the marginalisation of the area […]
NDDC’s Free Medical Outreach Aids Over 500 Residents in Rivers
Over five hundred residents of Lolama and Dangama Communities in Port Harcourt City Local Government Area Rivers State have benefited from free medical outreach by Niger Delta Development Commission NDDC. Speaking at the event in Port Harcourt on Wednesday, Director Health NDDC, Dr. Anthony Umezuruike explained that the commission staged the medical outreach to provide […]
NDDC Organizes Agricultural Summit for Niger Delta
Efforts are underway to arrange a retreat and agricultural summit for the Niger Delta area, aligned with the agrarian initiatives of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. This announcement was made by Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), during the launch of the Renewed Hope Multi-Purpose Training Centre in […]
Natives Hail NDDC Over Commisioned Projects in Rivers
Overwhelmed natives and residents of Okirika Local Government Area, Rivers State have commended the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) for the four projects commissioned in the LGA. A representative of the Abam community, Chief Believe Abam, thanked the commission for the Police station, a Health Centre, a recreation centre, and a 4.5km Egbelebie Road network. […]
NDDC Holds 3-Day Workshop In PH, Declares Women’s Empowerment Crucial to Development
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has kick-off a three-day capacity-building workshop in commemoration of International Women’s Day in Port Harcourt. The Commission emphasised the importance and impact of empowering women on the socio-economic growth and development of the Niger Delta region. In his address, the NDDC Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, noted that the […]
Beware Of Fake Youth Empowerment Scheme, NDDC Warns
The Niger Delta Development Commission NDDC, has cautioned members of the public, especially youths, to beware of scammers. NDDC revealed that the fraudsters were spreading misleading information, luring youths to submit their personal information to be among the beneficiaries of a supposed 2025 Youth Empowerment Scheme, launched by the NDDC Chairman, Mr. Chiedu Ebie. The […]
Ruler Calls for Rehabilitation of Ahoada-Abua-Ogonokom Highway
A passionate appeal has gone to the federal roads maintenance agency and the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to commune together in the total rehabilitation of the Ahoada-Abua-Ogonokom waterside highway. The traditional ruler of Omalem community, Abua Central in Abua-Odual LGA of Rivers State, Chief Odeamiodi Samuel who made the appeal while speaking with correspondent Roy […]
Emergency Construction of Dilapidated Road Excites Residents
Overwhelmed residents of Lovers Unity Road, have poured encomium on the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), over the emergency contraction of their road which has been a deathtrap for over 15 years. They also commended the contractor, WestPac Engineering Group, for timely intervention to rehabilitate the road, which business owners and landlords described as bad […]
NDDC Reiterates Commitment to Gender Equality, Women’s Empowerment
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) is making important strides towards fostering inclusivity and development for women throughout the region, as the Commission renewed its commitment to gender equality and the empowerment of women in the Niger Delta area. During the opening ceremony of the three-day workshop, Sir Victor Antai, the NDDC Executive Director of […]
NDDC Kicks Off Procurement Process for 2024 Projects, Emphasizes Transparency and Integrity
Niger Delta Development Commission NDDC has commenced the procurement process for implementation of projects in the commission’s approved 2024 budget. Speaking at the opening of the bids in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Assistant Director Procurement, Mr. Tumi Grant, described the move as an indication of the commission’s belief in integrity and transparency. Also see: Our Economic […]