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Buhari writes Senate on reconstitution of NDDC board

Ihesiulo Grace 28 January 2020 0

President Muhammadu Buhari has written to the Senate, informing that recomposition of the board of the the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC would be done immediately after the Interim Management Committee had completed its audit oversight of the interventionist agency. The letter from

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NDDC condoles with family of former MD, Aginighan

Ihesiulo Grace 4 September 2018 0

The Board, Management and Staff of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), have expressed deep shock and sadness over the tragic death of former Acting Managing Director of the Commission, Pastor Power Aginighan, in a motor accident at Mbiama, Rivers State, last Friday.The former Managing Director died with his son, Tammy Aginighan, and a police […]

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We Must Sensitize Niger Delta Youths to Dangers of Militancy –NDDC MD

Ihesiulo Grace 10 March 2018 0

The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Mr. Nsima Ekere, has urged major stakeholders to sensitize youths in the Niger Delta on the dangers of militancy and other social vices. Ekere, who spoke when leaders of the Port Harcourt Club 1928 paid him a courtesy visit at the NDDC headquarters in Port […]

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NDDC to establish four agric processing mills in A’ Ibom

Ihesiulo Grace 4 March 2018 0

The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, is to establish one agricultural processing mill in each of the four Federal Constituencies making up Akwa Ibom North-West (Ikot Ekpene) Senatorial District as a pilot scheme for Akwa Ibom State. The Managing Director of the Commission, Mr. Nsima Ekere, announced this on Saturday in Uyo while playing host […]

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NDDC approves training of 100 Niger Delta youths at Innoson

Ihesiulo Grace 26 February 2018 0

The Governing Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has approved the training of 100 young men and women in Automobile Technology at an indigenous car manufacturing company, Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Group as part of its skills acquisition programme. This was made known by the Chairman of the Board, Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba, SAN, when […]

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We ‘ll create tourism-based economy for N’ Delta, says NDDC chairman

Ihesiulo Grace 23 February 2018 0

The Chairman of the Governing Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba (SAN), has given assurances that the commission will collaborate with the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies, NANTA, to create a tourism-based economy in the Niger Delta region. Ndoma-Egba made the commitment when members of the travel and tourism

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APC urges Buhari to dissolve NDDC board

Ihesiulo Grace 4 February 2018 0

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to dissolve the board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) following the expiration of its tenure in December. The state Publicity Secretary of the party, Mr Abayomi Adesanya, made the call in a statement in Lagos on Sunday. The party said […]

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NDDC Boss commends President for life of dedication

Ihesiulo Grace 18 December 2017 0

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Nsima Ekere has described President Muhammadu Buhari as a leader who has diligently served the country as a military head of state and has continue to dedicate his life to the survival of the country in spite of daunting challenges. Congratulating […]

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Persons with disabilities shut down NDDC headquarters

Ihesiulo Grace 22 November 2017 0

Over 100 persons living with disability paralysed activities at the headquarters of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, on Aba Road Port Harcourt on Wednesday, locking out staff and blocking the highway. The physically challenged persons came under the auspices of the National Association of Persons with Disability, Bayelsa State Chapter, and literally camped at

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Governor Ikpeazu hails NDDC’s spirit of collaboration in Niger Delta

Ihesiulo Grace 31 October 2017 0

Amaka Agbu, Port Harcourt The Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, has commended the Board and Management of the Niger Delta Development Commission for imbibing a new spirit of collaboration in the development of the Niger Delta region. Governor Ikpeazu spoke when members of the Board and Management of NDDC paid him a courtesy visit […]

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Abia Gov hails NDDC’s new spirit of collaboration

Ihesiulo Grace 30 October 2017 0

The Abia State Governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, has commended the Board and Management of the Niger Delta Development Commission for imbibing a new spirit of collaboration in the development of the Niger Delta region. Governor Ikpeazu spoke when members of the Board and Management of NDDC paid him a courtesy visit at the Government House […]

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NDDC reaffirms support for health, education and development of Niger Delta region

Ihesiulo Grace 28 October 2017 0

Amaka Agbu, Port Harcourt The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has re-stated its resolve to always intervene in the critical sectors of health and education in line with its mandate for the development of the Niger Delta region. The Chairman of the NDDC Governing Board, Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba, SAN, stated this during a courtesy visit […]

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NDDC Commissions 3 New Roads in Cross River State

Ihesiulo Grace 15 October 2017 0

Amaka Agbu, Port Harcourt The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has commissioned three new roads in Calabar South Local Government Area of Cross River State. The connecting streets, with concrete drainage, are Twins Street, Asuquo Ekpo and Asuquo Nyong Streets. This is contained in a statement released by the NDDC in Port Harcourt weekend signed […]

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NDDC, NEXIM Bank To Set Up N2.5bn Export Development Fund

Ihesiulo Grace 11 October 2017 0

The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has assured that it will set up a N2.5 billion export development fund in conjunction with the Nigerian Export-Import Bank, NEXIM. This was announced by the NDDC Managing Director, Mr. Nsima Ekere, when a delegation from the NEXIM Bank paid him a courtesy visit at the Commission’s headquarters in […]

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Universities Should Join in Development of Niger Delta – NDDC Chairman

Ihesiulo Grace 7 October 2017 0

The Chairman of the Governing Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba, SAN, has challenged universities to collaborate with development agencies in carrying out studies to help communities surmount environmental challenges. Senator Ndoma-Egba stated this during a courtesy visit by the Vice-Chancellor of the Cross River State

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We Will Support Security Agencies in Niger Delta – NDDC MD

Ihesiulo Grace 3 September 2017 0

The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has assured that it will continue to support the Nigerian Police Force and other security agencies in their efforts to provide security in the Niger Delta region. The NDDC Managing Director, Mr Nsima Ekere, made the pledged at a ceremony to decorate 6 promoted police officers working with him […]

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NDDC, SMEDAN partner on job creation in N’Delta

Ihesiulo Grace 24 August 2017 0

.To promote SMEs, business clusters The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, is working collaborating with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria, SMEDAN, to create jobs for the teeming unemployed youths in the Niger Delta region. The NDDC Managing Director, Mr. Nsima Ekere, stated this during a meeting with the Director General of […]

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Senate Approves over N299bn NDDC Budget

Ihesiulo Grace 15 May 2015 0

Senate,on Thursday, passed N299, 526, 463, 156.12 budget proposal for Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) for the 2015 fiscal year. The budget breakdown shows that N271, 089, 998, 023 billion isearmarked for project (development) expenditure; N16, 133, 377, 133.00for personnel expenditure; N10, 423,319,000.00 billion for overhead and N1, 879,769,000.12 billion for

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Court rules on contempt charge against Okonjo-Iweala June3

Ihesiulo Grace 27 April 2015 0

  Justice Abdul Kafarati‎ of the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court has fixed June 3 to deliver ruling on contempt charge against the Minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. The Minister was accused of disobeying a court order that had on February 25, 2014, directed her to release to a civil society group, Centre […]