CALABAR – In a dynamic gathering ahead of International Youth Day, the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), in collaboration with 360 Degree for Women Empowerment, convened a three-day youth summit at the Hogis Hotel in Calabar, Cross River State. The event, themed “The Role of Youth in the Sustenance of Peace and Development in the…
CALABAR – The Niger Delta Activists Forum (NDAF) has publicly declared Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong persona non grata, accusing him of interfering with the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) board’s operations and diverting ₦100 million in social security funds meant for Cross River State youths. According to the forum’s statement, the ₦100 million fund—originally earmarked for…
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has commenced the placement and payment of 10,000 beneficiaries of the Youth Internship Scheme (NYIS) for one-year practical skills training in various organisations for sustainable youth empowerment in the Niger Delta region. This was disclosed by a press release signed by Seledi Thompson-Wakama, NDDC Director of Corporate Affairs, on…
PORT HARCOURT – The Commissioners for Sports and Chairmen of Sports Commissions in the nine mandate states of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) have commended the commission for initiating the Niger Delta Sports Festival, describing it as a transformative step for sports and human capital development in the region. At a stakeholders’ meeting held…
CALABAR – The Cross River State Representative of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Rt. Hon. Orok Duke, has denied involvement in a list circulating online, which purportedly names beneficiaries of the NDDC Christmas Bonus for groups in the state. In an official statement released on Monday, 27th January 2025, Duke dismissed the list as…
Calabar, Nigeria – In a way to kickstart the new year, the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has distributed palliatives to security agencies in Cross River State. The beneficiary agencies include the Nigerian Navy (NNS Victory), Nigerian Army 13 Brigade Command, Nigeria Police State Command, Nigeria Police Zone 6 Command, Department of State Service (DSS),…
Calabar, Nigeria – The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), through the State Representative, Rt. Hon. Orok Otu Duke, has delivered the third batch of dumpsters to Cross River, a strategic intervention aimed at addressing the persistent refuse disposal challenges in the state, particularly around Watt and Marian markets. This laudable initiative marks the Commission’s commitment…
Calabar, Nigeria – Rt. Hon. Chief Orok Otu Duke, the Cross River State representative at the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), has reiterated the Commission’s unwavering commitment to ending all forms of violence against women and girls. In a statement to mark the ongoing 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), Chief Duke emphasised…
Calabar, Cross River State – The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has delivered over 30 boats to riverine communities across Cross River State, providing critical support to residents recovering from recent severe flooding. This development, announced by Rt. Hon. Orok Duke, the Commissioner representing Cross River State on the NDDC board, is aimed at alleviating…
Following the establishment of the Niger Delta Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Trade, Mines and Agriculture (NDCCITMA), the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO) of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Chief (Dr) Samuel Ogbuku, has addressed the fears that the initiative will press down on other similar initiatives. Ogbuku while addressing entrepreneurs, business owners and youths…