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NDDC hails Tinubu on third anniversary, commits to improved livelihood

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  • The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) congratulated President Bola Tinubu on his third year in office.
  • NDDC leadership briefed the President on the commission's progress in executing strategic projects and delivering its mandate.
  • The commission reaffirmed its commitment to the "Renewed Hope Agenda," focusing on infrastructure, livelihoods, and sustainable development in the Niger Delta.

The Governing Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has congratulated President Bola Tinubu on completing three years of his administration, known as the "Renewed Hope Administration." The board, led by Chairman Mr. Chiedu Ebie, conveyed their commendation during a courtesy visit to President Tinubu at his Lagos residence over the weekend.

We briefed the President on our key activities, ongoing interventions, and development efforts across the Niger Delta. We reaffirmed our alignment with the Presidentโ€™s Renewed Hope Agenda and reiterated our commitment to driving inclusive growth, infrastructure development, improved livelihoods, and sustainable transformation in the Niger Delta.

โ€” Dr. Samuel OgbukuNDDC Managing Director, briefing on the commission's progress and alignment with the President's agenda.

During the meeting, NDDC Managing Director Dr. Samuel Ogbuku and Executive Director of Corporate Services Hon. Ifedayo Abegunde highlighted the commission's progress in fulfilling its mandate. They specifically discussed the execution of strategic projects across the Niger Delta region and reaffirmed their alignment with the President's development agenda.

Dr. Ogbuku stated, "We briefed the President on our key activities, ongoing interventions, and development efforts across the Niger Delta. We reaffirmed our alignment with the Presidentโ€™s Renewed Hope Agenda and reiterated our commitment to driving inclusive growth, infrastructure development, improved livelihoods, and sustainable transformation in the Niger Delta."

We also briefed him on the Commissionโ€™s efforts to carry out his mandate to us to ensure the completion of ongoing projects to accelerate sustainable development and improve the quality of life for the people of the Niger Delta region.

โ€” Dr. Samuel OgbukuDetailing the focus on project completion to improve living standards in the Niger Delta.

The NDDC leadership also updated President Tinubu on efforts to complete ongoing projects, aiming to accelerate sustainable development and enhance the quality of life for residents in the Niger Delta. The commission emphasized its resolute commitment to supporting policies and initiatives that foster progress and prosperity for the region and Nigeria as a whole.

In alignment with the Presidentโ€™s Renewed Hope Agenda, the NDDC Governing Board remains resolute in its commitment to supporting policies and initiatives that foster progress, prosperity, and improved livelihoods for the people of the Niger Delta and Nigeria as a whole.

โ€” NDDC Governing BoardReaffirming commitment to the President's agenda and regional development.
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