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 […]
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 […]