The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has further demonstrated its commitment to its Foreign Postgraduate Scholarship Programme by attending the graduation ceremony of scholars from the scheme at the Coventry University, United Kingdom. At the sidelines of the graduation ceremony in the UK, the NDDC Managing Director, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku underscored the need to celebrate academic excellence. Ogbuku led a …

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), in conjunction with the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN), have organised a sensitisation session to educate its staff on the provisions and benefits of the National Housing Fund Scheme. Speaking at the interactive session held at the Commission’s headquarters in Port Harcourt, the NDDC Director, Administration and Human Resources, Mr. Patrick Ekade, stressed …

House of Representatives yesterday approved N1.9 trillion budget for the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). Of the sum, N38,545,349,193 is earmarked for personal expenditure while N29,246,506,753 is for overhead. Internal capital expenditure will receive N8,785,574,130; while N835,222,569,924 will be spent on development projects. The remaining N1trillion is for legacy projects funded by borrowing for the year ending April 30, 2025. …

The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, has stressed the importance of an effective and professional workforce duly equipped with skills and well-motivated by sustainable wages to drive the Commission’s efforts to deliver on its mandate. Ogboku stated this during a two-day workshop on Wage Administration, Policies Implementation and Revenue generation in Public Agencies, …

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), has commenced emergency repairs at the failed sections of the East-West Road between Ahoada and Ula-Okobo town in Ahoada West Local Government Area of Rivers State. The NDDC Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, who inspected the ongoing repair works at the failed sections of the East-West Road between Ahoada and Ula-Okobo town in Ahoada …

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), says it has every reason to give thanks to God for preserving and directing the affairs of the Commission, as it repositions for better service delivery to the people of the Niger Delta region. Speaking during a special thanksgiving service at the Salvation Ministry headquarters in Port Harcourt, the NDDC Managing Director, Dr Samuel …

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), has pledged to restore the failed sections of the East-West Road between Ahoada and Ula-Okobo town in Ahoada West Local Government Area of Rivers State, to provide urgent relief to motorists who are now forced to divert to community roads. The NDDC Managing Director (MD), Dr Samuel Ogbuku, who inspected the failed sections of …

The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr Samuel Ogbuku, says that the Niger Delta Stakeholders Summit, slated for 10-13 July 2024, will help to build synergy for the sustainable development of the Niger Delta region. Speaking during an interview with newsmen at the NDDC’s headquarters in Port Harcourt, the NDDC Managing Director, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, stressed …

After almost a year in charge as Director of Corporate Affairs at the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Mr. Pius Ughakpoteni will be retiring from the commission, effective 26 June 2024. Until his elevation last August, Ughakpoteni was the commission’s Director of New Media He had also served as Director of Abuja Liaison office of NDDC, among other key position. …

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), has re-affirmed its commitment to programmes aimed at empowering the youths of the Niger Delta region. According to a statement by the Director of Corporate Affairs, Pius Ughakpoteni, on Sunday, the NDDC Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, gave this assurance during a stakeholders’ engagement in Akure, Ondo State. Ogbuku, who was represented by the …