From Blessing Douglas, Port Harcourt
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), has urged stakeholders of the Niger Delta region to strongly collaborate to pave way for a brighter future for the oil-rich region.
The NDDC Chairman designate, Mr. Chiedu Ebie, made the call during a reception in honour of Dr Samuel Ogbuku by Yiba-Ama (Oruma) Community at Yiba-Ama School Field in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.
The in-coming NDDC Chairman said that the event was an endorsement of the collective commitment of Niger Deltans to realising the full potentials of the region.
Ebie, who was represented by the Executive Director Projects designate on the NDDC Board, Chief Victor Antai, observed that the gathering was a testament to the respect and admiration people have for Dr Ogbuku.
He described Ogbuku as “a true visionary and a dedicated individual whose contributions to the development of our region are commendable”, adding “We are privileged to have him as the MD/CEO of the NDDC, a position that reflects his commitment to fostering growth and prosperity in the Niger Delta.
In his address, Secretary of the Planning Committee, Yiba-Ama Community, Chief Ishmael Emein applauded the efforts of Ogbuku in transforming the Niger Delta region.
Conferring the traditional title of Ama Tondi 1 of Tugbeni on Ogbuku, the Paramount Ruler of Oruma Community, King Pere David Amakiri, described Ogbuku’s leadership in NDDC as impactful and exceptional.
In his acceptance, Ogbuku said that the honour done to him was an expression of appreciation by his people and a mandate for him to do more in developing the Niger Delta region.
In his goodwill message, the Deputy Chairman Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs, Oba Francis Olushola Aloa, said the Yiba-Ama community was blessed to have Chief Ogbuku as their son.
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