He said this in a press conference on Tuesday in Port Harcourt.
SPECIAL REPORT: Antimicrobial resistance crisis heightens in Nigeria, other countriesHaja Kadie Bangura : a tribute, By Yusuf BanguraSPECIAL REPORT: Antimicrobial resistance crisis heightens in Nigeria, other countriesHaja Kadie Bangura : a tribute, By Yusuf BanguraThe Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission , Samuel Ogbuku, has provided clarity on the issue of the tenure of the current Governing Board of the Commission, stating that the members were appointed for a...
Mr Ogbuku said that those pushing for the truncation of the tenure of the NDDC Board were not happy that members were working harmoniously to deliver on the mandate of President Bola Tinubu for the people of the Niger Delta region.
Mr Ogbuku explained that the legacy projects included regional roads, bridges, electricity projects, school buildings, hospitals, shore reclamation and protection, among others.He also outlined recent initiatives of the Board, including the Niger Delta Stakeholders’ Summit, which was a culmination of other engagements with the youth groups and women. He assured that the resolutions of the summit would inform future actions, stating that the communique would be presented to President Tinubu.
In the education sector, the NDDC boss highlighted the Foreign Post-Graduate Scholarship Programme of the Commission, noting that 2,323 students in the region had so far benefited from it. At Premium Times, we firmly believe in the importance of high-quality journalism. Recognizing that not everyone can afford costly news subscriptions, we are dedicated to delivering meticulously researched, fact-checked news that remains freely accessible to all.
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