In a recent development, President Bola Tinubu has taken steps to establish a fresh board and management lineup for the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).
This information was officially conveyed through a statement from the president's spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale.
The statement highlighted that Samuel Ogbuku will continue in his role as the Managing Director of the commission, demonstrating the president's confidence in his leadership. Chiedu Ebie, hailing from Delta State, has been designated as the board's Chairperson.
The newly formed leadership team includes distinguished individuals such as Boma Iyaye from Rivers, who assumes the role of Executive Director (Finance and Admin); Victor Antai from Akwa-Ibom, who will serve as the Executive Director (Projects); and Ifedayo Abegunde from Ondo, designated as the Executive Director (Corporate Services), among others.
The statement also emphasised that President Tinubu's vision for the new Board and Management team centres around ushering in a period of successful administration within the NDDC. This vision aligns with his overarching Renewed Hope agenda, which seeks to drive positive transformation and progress across various national sectors.
As these changes are set into motion, expectations are high for the new leadership to bring about a renewed and effective era of governance at the Niger Delta Development Commission. The hope is that their collective efforts will contribute to the region's advancement and the realisation of a prosperous future in line with President Tinubu's vision.