In a significant move aimed at revitalizing the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has given his approval for the appointment of a fresh Board and Management team.
In a statement by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity) on Tuesday, the newly constituted team will steer the NDDC towards a new phase of effective governance, aligned with President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda.
The appointed members of the Board and Management team are as follows:
1. Mr. Chiedu Ebie – Chairman – Delta
2. Dr. Samuel Ogbuku – Managing Director / CEO – Bayelsa
3. Mr. Boma Iyaye – Executive Director (Finance and Admin) – Rivers
4. Mr. Victor Antai – Executive Director (Projects) – Akwa-Ibom
5. Ifedayo Abegunde – Executive Director (Corporate Services) – Ondo
6. Sen. Dimaro Denyanbofa – State Representative – Bayelsa
7. Mr. Abasi Ndikan Nkono – State Representative – Akwa Ibom
8. Rt. Hon. Monday Igbuya – State Representative – Delta
9. Chief Tony Okocha – State Representative – Rivers
10. Hon Patrick Aisowieren – State Representative – Edo
11. Mr. Kyrian Uchegbu – State Representative – Imo
12. Victor Kolade Akinjo – State Representative – Ondo
13. Chief Dimgba Eruba – State Representative – Abia
14. Mr. Asu Oku Okang – State Representative – Cross River
15. Hon. Nick Wende – Zonal Representative – North Central
16. Hon. Namdas Abdulrazak – Zonal Representative – North East
17. Sen. Dr. Ibrahim Abdullahi Gobir – Zonal Representative – North West
According to the statement, “the President’s intention is to foster a renewed era of successful administration within the NDDC, as part of his vision for the region.
“These appointments, effective immediately, are seen as a crucial step in advancing development and progress in the Niger Delta region.”