NDDC begins negotiations to improve staff welfare

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has initiated a process to enhance the well-being and working conditions of its employees. A newly inaugurated committee is tasked with reviewing the existing conditions of service, with the ultimate goal of improving staff welfare and boosting efficient service delivery across the Niger Delta region.

Boma Iyaye, the NDDC Executive Director for Finance and Administration, officially launched the committee at the commission's headquarters in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Iyaye highlighted the importance of clear conditions of service for fostering an effective and harmonious workplace. "Without a contract, organisations cannot function effectively. If there are no conditions of service, people will not be guided properly," he stated.

Iyaye urged the committee members to thoroughly examine the current clauses, identify any errors or omissions, and propose corrections. He stressed the need to prioritize the commission's overall interests and to benchmark the conditions of service against those of other government agencies, ensuring compliance with prevailing government regulations and practices.

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Without a contract, organisations cannot function effectively. If there are no conditions of service, people will not be guided properly.

The review exercise seeks to strike a balance between the welfare of the staff and the organizational objectives of the NDDC. Iyaye reminded the committee that while negotiating benefits, the commission's primary mandate remains the sustainable development of the Niger Delta. "While negotiating the benefits, note that our mandate first is to the people of the Niger Delta and how to sustain the development of the region," he emphasized.

Kelechi Nwelue, Director of Administration and Human Resources, acknowledged the NDDC Managing Director, Samuel Ogbuku, for approving the committee. Nwelue described the inauguration as a significant step toward ensuring the commission's conditions of service remain relevant, fair, and responsive to the evolving needs of the workforce. He called for commitment, integrity, patience, and cooperation from the committee members as they undertake this important assignment.

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While negotiating the benefits, note that our mandate first is to the people of the Niger Delta and how to sustain the development of the region.