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…
As the wait for the final list of shortlisted candidates continues, the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has given an update on NYIS programme. The Commission has frowned at fraudsters wanting to extort money from unsuspecting members of the public for the ongoing NDDC Youth Internship Scheme N50,000 monthly stipend. In a statement signed by…
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has stated that 3 million persons successfully registered for the Youth Internship Scheme (NYIS). This was disclosed by Sir Victor Antai, NDDC Executive Director of Projects, on Monday. Antai stated this after South Bridge Enterprises Systems Ltd., the consultant handling the online registration portal, handed over the database to…
The list of applicants who applied for Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Youth Internship Scheme (NYIS) in Cross River State has been released. CONVERSEER earlier reported that the NDDC Youth Internship Scheme (NYIS) is targeted at providing relief to the teeming youths of the region whilst helping them attain skills and work experience. The scheme…
By Deborah Ekpo The Nigeria Delta Development Commission (NDDC) under the representation of Rt. Hon. Orok Duke, has called for a premium to be placed on women’s health in Cross River State. The call was made at the 2024 International Women’s Day (IWD) celebration organised by the Adanne Eneka Empowerment Initiative and supported by the…