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 […]
Disregard Unauthorised Skill Acquisition Programme, NDDC Warns
The Niger Delta Development Commission NDDC, has vehemently warned the people of the Niger Delta region to disregard every unauthorised skill acquisition programme. NDDC gave this warning in a statement on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, made available to TPCN by the Director, Corporate Affairs, Mr. Seledi Thompson-Wakama. The Commission states this in response to the […]
NDDC MD Says Arts and Culture Celebration Will Enhance Unity in Niger Delta
The Niger Delta region has been described as peaceful and conducive for investment. Managing Director Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, who made the assertion during the Arts and Culture Day of the commission in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, explained that the day was set aside to celebrate the rich cultural heritage of […]
Protest at NDDC Anniversary: Niger Delta Youths Demand Action
Hundreds of protesters stormed the Dr Obi Wali International Conference Centre in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, venue of the 25th anniversary celebration of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), protesting alleged abandonment of their skills training centre by the Commission. The protesters, who were said to be trainers and trainees of a 3-month skills acquisition […]
Relief International Africa Applauds FCT Minister’s Call for Release of NDDC Forensic Audit Report
Relief International Africa has hailed the Honourable Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, for his bold and timely call on the Presidency to release the long-awaited forensic audit report of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). Reacting to the call, the organization’s Executive Director, Green Isaac, described the Minister’s intervention as aligning with […]
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 […]