Desperation drives irrational thoughts and actions, even as some analysts see it as the raw material of drastic change. One thing is certain though, never underestimate the desperation of people bound by a common ulterior motive as they will stop at nothing to achieve their aim. It is sad and heart rending to observe the desperation being exhibited by some …

The management of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has dismissed as fake a contract award letter being circulated online. Its promoters claimed that the letter originates from the desk of the Managing Director of the commission. The fake letter purportedly notified an Italian company of an award of a contract for 56,250,000 Euros. The fake letter neither states the …

The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Dr. Samuel Ogbuku has said that President Bola Tinubu has charged the commission to do more to develop the Niger Delta region and impact positively on the lives of the people. During an interactive session with management and staff of the NDDC at its headquarters in Port Harcourt, Ogbuku said …

The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs, Dr. Shuaib Belgore has directed the Managing Director/CEO of the Niger Delta Commission (NDDC), Dr. Samuel Ogbuku to oversee the commission’s affairs until a new Board is constituted. The memo, dated 21st June and addressed to Ogbuku, directed him to route all correspondence meant for the attention of the President …

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has commended the House of Representatives for passing the commission’s N876 billion budget for the 2023 financial year. In an interview at the NDDC headquarters in Port Harcourt, the Managing Director, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku noted that the approval of the House of Representatives on Wednesday followed that of the Senate on Tuesday, 16th May. He …

The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr. Samuel Ogbuku has expressed his gratitude to the Senate for Tuesday’s passage of the commission’s 2023 budget. The Senate had earlier stood down consideration of the budget and requested further information and clarification on NDDC’s financial activities for the 2021 and 2022 budget estimates. In a statement on Tuesday, …

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has announced its plans to host a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Summit on 25th April 2023, at the Eko Convention Centre, Eko Hotels & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. According to its Managing Director/CEO, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, the summit, themed “Rewind to Rebirth”, will launch the NDDC’s initiative for sustainable development in the region. He said …

The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr Samuel Ogbuku has assured that the people of the region would experience something new and different in the coming weeks and months. In a live interview on Arise News television News Night programme on Monday, Ogbuku said that the new leadership of the NDDC was going to make a …