Ondo State Governor, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has urged stakeholders to unite and provide greater support to the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to effectively address the ongoing challenges facing the Niger Delta region.
Governor Aiyedatiwa praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration for its commitment to the development of the Niger Delta, highlighting the government’s efforts to ensure the NDDC receives the necessary backing to fulfil its mandate.
He made these remarks on Sunday at a Thanksgiving service commemorating the 25th anniversary of the NDDC’s establishment, held at St. Thomas Anglican Church in Akure, the Ondo State capital.
“The NDDC has made significant impacts in the development of the region, but much remains to be done. It is crucial that we continue to collaborate to address the challenges faced by the Niger Delta,” Aiyedatiwa said.
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He expressed gratitude to President Tinubu for his unwavering support and leadership, stating, “His interest in the NDDC and its activities has been more than passing, and we appreciate his leadership in ensuring that the commission receives the support it needs to deliver on its mandate.”
The governor emphasised the need for the NDDC to tailor projects to the specific needs of communities, urging continued progress to unlock the region’s potential, promote economic growth, and improve the lives of its people.
He also commended the NDDC board and management for their dedication, particularly praising Ondo State representatives on the commission for their commitment and pledging to sustain collaboration moving forward.
In his remarks, the Managing Director of the NDDC, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, highlighted key projects undertaken by the commission, including major road construction and rehabilitation to improve connectivity across the Niger Delta.
Dr Ogbuku also noted the commission’s focus on youth empowerment through training programmes, educational scholarships, and capacity-building workshops aimed at equipping the local workforce with vital skills.
“Ondo State was chosen for this anniversary because of its principle that ‘Work is the Antidote for Poverty’. We are here to spread the dividends of renewed hope. We have been accountable, and we will continue to be accountable at the end of our tenure,” he stated.
The event marked a significant milestone for the NDDC, reflecting on its achievements while recognising the ongoing need for collaborative efforts to address the socio-economic challenges of the Niger Delta region.
