The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has restated its determination to establish collaborative relationships and focus on governance, as part of its commitment to transformative change in the Niger Delta region. During a meeting with representatives of the United States Agency for International Development, (USAID), at the United States Embassy in Abuja, NDDC’s Managing Director, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku stressed the …

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has inaugurated an Aquaculture Training Centre in Elugwu-Umuntu, Olokoro community in Umuahia South Local Government Area of Abia State, as part of its efforts to boost agriculture in the Niger Delta region. During the commissioning, NDDC Managing Director, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku said that agriculture was one of the key agendas of President Bola Ahmed …

Deploys 370 Collation Officers, Supervisors for Project HOPE The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has deployed 370 collation officers and supervisors from the 185 local government areas in the nine Niger Delta states for the registration of youths to benefit from its Holistic Opportunity Projects of Engagement (H.O.P.E.) project. During their deployment ceremony at the Rivers State Information, Communication and …

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) will partner with financial institutions to assist women to access finance to enhance their livelihood, according to its Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku. During a courtesy visit by a delegation of Union Bank Nigeria at the NDDC headquarters in Port Harcourt, Ogbuku pledged to partner on women empowerment in the Niger Delta region. He …

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 …