In a significant move aimed at revitalizing the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sanctioned the appointment of a fresh Board and Management team.
The announcement comes as part of Tinubu’s commitment to steering the NDDC towards a renewed era of effective governance.
The newly appointed members of the NDDC Board and Management include prominent figures from various states within the Niger Delta region:
- Mr. Chiedu Ebie – Chairman – Delta
- Dr. Samuel Ogbuku – Managing Director / CEO – Bayelsa
- Mr. Boma Iyaye – Executive Director (Finance and Admin) – Rivers
- Mr. Victor Antai – Executive Director (Projects) – Akwa-Ibom
- Ifedayo Abegunde – Executive Director (Corporate Services) – Ondo
- Sen. Dimaro Denyanbofa – State Representative – Bayelsa
- Mr. Abasi Ndikan Nkono – State Representative – Akwa Ibom
- Rt. Hon. Monday Igbuya – State Representative – Delta
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- Chief Tony Okocha – State Representative – Rivers
- Hon Patrick Aisowieren – State Representative – Edo
- Mr. Kyrian Uchegbu – State Representative – Imo
- Victor Kolade Akinjo – State Representative – Ondo
- Chief Dimgba Eruba – State Representative – Abia
- Mr. Asu Oku Okang – State Representative – Cross River
- Hon. Nick Wende – Zonal Representative – North Central
- Hon. Namdas Abdulrazak – Zonal Representative – North East
- Sen. Dr. Ibrahim Abdullahi Gobir – Zonal Representative – North West
With the immediate effect of these appointments, President Tinubu has set a new trajectory for the NDDC. The introduction of this Board and Management team signifies a clear commitment to enhancing the commission’s performance and impact.
President Tinubu’s decision to appoint these individuals aligns with his Renewed Hope agenda, underscoring his vision for a transformed Niger Delta region. The expectation is that this new leadership will usher in an era of effective administration, addressing critical issues and realizing the untapped potential of the region.