The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has commenced the first phase of its novel programme, Holistic Opportunity Projects of Engagement (also known as Project H.O.P.E), with training of supervisors and collation officers. During the flag off of the training at the ICT centre of Rivers State Information, Communication and Technology, NDDC Managing Director, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku said that the commission …

In the heart of the Niger Delta region, a place where lush mangroves and winding rivers cradle vibrant communities, a transformative journey is underway. The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has long been a symbol of hope for this historically marginalised area of Nigeria. On a bright and sunny Sunday, the 22nd October 2023, a momentous event unfolded that would …

The Ezue Obhan Anyama, in conjunction with the Council of Traditional Rulers in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, has bestowed a prestigious chieftaincy title on the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, describing him as a light shining on all Niger Delta communities. On behalf of Ezue Obhan Anyama during a grand …

The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr. Samuel Ogbuku has called on the people of Obolo Nation cutting across nine Local Government Areas in the Niger Delta region, to continue to support the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Renewed Hope Agenda. Visiting the leadership of the Supreme Council of the Obolo Traditional Rulers, …

The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr. Samuel Ogbuku has issued a compelling call to action, urging all stakeholders in the Niger Delta region to unite and confront the complex challenges facing their communities. During a momentous meeting with a delegation of the Ijaw Youths Council (IYC) at the  commission’s headquarters in Port Harcourt, Ogbuku reiterated …

The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr. Samuel Ogbuku has announced significant strides in the realm of solar power, aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to address climate change issues in Nigeria. When a delegation from the Asteven International Company made a presentation on Renewable Energy and Carbon Credit at the NDDC headquarters in Port …

The recent signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and the Nigeria Liquified Natural Gas (NLNG) under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) initiative is not just another bureaucratic paperwork. It represents a beacon of hope, a shining light amidst the often dark and conflicted narratives of the Niger Delta region. It is a story …

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to leverage shared aspirations and collaborate on diverse fronts in the delivery of sustainable development projects in the region. At a brief signing ceremony at NLNG’s Corporate Head Office, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of NLNG, Dr Philip Mshelbila’ and NDDC’s …

The Senate on Wednesday confirmed the nomination of the Chairman and others nominated by President Bola Tinubu into the board and management of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). They were confirmed after their screening by the Committee of the Whole. The NDDC board members are: Chiedu Ebie (Chairman, Delta); Dr. Samuel Ogbuku (Managing Director/CEO, Bayelsa); Boma Iyaye (Executive Director, …

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has said that it has trained 185 collation officers across the nine states of the Niger Delta region to create awareness in the rural communities for its youth development scheme, tagged: Holistic Opportunity Projects of Engagement, HOPE. Addressing newsmen on the progress made on the youth empowerment scheme at the NDDC headquarters in Port …