Ohanaeze youth wing hails NDDC for visible development projects in Imo, Abia, and beyond.
They credit strong leadership for restoring the commission’s mission and bringing real change to communities.
The youth wing of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has praised the current leadership of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) for what it described as a remarkable turnaround in the agency’s performance.
In a statement on Wednesday, the National President of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide, Mazi Okwu Nnabuike, commended the NDDC board for restoring the core purpose behind the commission’s creation.
Okwu noted that the achievements recently presented as part of the NDDC’s 25th anniversary activities were both impressive and encouraging. He singled out the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, for demonstrating strong leadership and commitment to the agency’s mission.
He pointed out that the Ohanaeze youth wing is particularly impressed by the progress being made in oil-producing areas within the South-East, especially in Imo and Abia States.
“Under this present leadership, all oil-producing communities are finally getting the attention they deserve,” he said. “There are visible road constructions, water supply initiatives, street lighting, and other critical infrastructure projects ongoing in various communities in Imo and Abia.”
Okwu also appreciated the inclusive nature of the commission’s 25th anniversary celebration, stating that every oil-producing area was given a chance to feel part of the event.
According to him, many of these host communities are experiencing real government impact for the first time, thanks to the NDDC’s intervention.
“Most of these communities have never felt any real government presence before now. What we are seeing today is proof that President Bola Tinubu made the right decision in appointing the current NDDC leadership,” he stated.
He encouraged the commission’s board not to slow down but to keep the momentum going so that communities in the Niger Delta and beyond can continue to benefit from sustainable development.
