NDDC completes 600km of roads in three years, says MD

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) announced it has completed more than 600 kilometers of roads and numerous bridges across the Niger Delta in the last three years. Managing Director Samuel Ogbuku highlighted these achievements, stating the commission's commitment to transforming the region through impactful projects.

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We have completed over 600 kilometres of roads, alongside several bridges, within the last three years.

Ogbuku noted that the 1.2-kilometer Kaa-Ataba Bridge, one of the nation's longest, is nearing completion. He emphasized that the NDDC's infrastructure interventions have enhanced public confidence and improved connectivity throughout the region. The commission has also digitized its operations, moving to paperless transactions and procurement processes to boost efficiency and service delivery.

Further initiatives include strengthening partnerships with state governments and international companies like Shell, Nigerian LNG Limited, and Chevron. The NDDC has revitalized its foreign postgraduate scholarship scheme and introduced a local program, benefiting approximately 600 additional students. Additionally, over N6 billion has been invested in small businesses through the Niger Delta Chambers of Commerce, aiming to stimulate economic growth and reduce poverty.

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The commission has gone paperless through the digitisation of its transactions, including procurement processes.

The commission has also made strides in the health sector by constructing and equipping medical facilities and conducting free medical outreach programs. Ogbuku attributed increased crude oil production to improved collaboration with security agencies and youth engagement, which have helped curb oil theft. The "Light Up the Niger Delta" program, providing solar-powered street lighting, has also been successful.

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The intervention is aimed at stimulating economic growth and reducing poverty in the region.