- Says, project driving sustainable development
The Senator representing Delta North at the Nigerian Senate, Senator Ned Nwoko, has on Friday, October 17, 2025 joined the Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori and other eminent Nigerians at the commissioning of the newly constructed Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) office in Warri, Delta State.
Senator Nwoko described the project as one dedicated to driving sustainable development as well as improving lives of Niger Deltans.
He further noted that the milestone reflects the renewed commitment to efficient service delivery, transparency, and people-centered governance in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
According to him, “The new NDDC State Office is more than just a physical structure; it symbolizes a stronger and more responsive institution dedicated to driving sustainable development and improving the lives of our people across the Niger Delta.”
He pledged total support to NDDC developmental strides and other initiatives that align with the Renewed Hope vision of President Bola Tinubu.
In his words, “As the Senator representing Delta North, I remain firmly committed to supporting initiatives that align with the Renewed Hope vision, strengthening institutions, empowering communities, and ensuring that development agencies like the NDDC deliver lasting impact for our people.”
Senator Nwoko further commented NDDC Managing Director, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku and the NDDC Chairman, Board of Directors, Barr. Chiedu Ebie for their leadership and commitment to development, describing the new office as a mark of institutional stability and renewed purpose.
In the same vein, the Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, while performing the commissioning called on the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to partner with the state governments in rehabilitating critical federal roads across the region, while noting that the edifice symbolises shared commitment to development, inclusion, and service delivery.
Oborevwori urged the Commission to focus on fixing failed roads that have caused untold hardship to commuters, noting that Delta had already approved ₦35.7 billion for the reconstruction of the Warri/Sapele/Benin Road by Effurun Roundabout, from Spare Parts Market, to after Ohore junction, an essential link connecting Delta to Bayelsa, Rivers, and Cross River States.
The Governor expressed his readiness to partner with the NDDC on the Omadino–Okerenkoko–Escravos Road and other major projects, revealing that a joint meeting between the state government, Chevron and the Commission would hold early next month to outline next steps.
In his remarks, Minister of Niger Delta Development, Engr. Abubakar Momoh, said President Bola Tinubu directed the NDDC to complete all abandoned projects in the region, many of which have now been completed and commissioned.
He cited successes such as the restoration of electricity in Okitipupa after 15 years of blackout, the construction of key bridges and substations, and the launch of health and education projects across several states.
The Minister urged NDDC staff to maintain newly built facilities and remain non-partisan, reaffirming that the Commission serves all Niger Delta communities equally.
NDDC Chairman, Mr. Chiedu Ebie, and Managing Director, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, both reaffirmed their readiness to collaborate with Delta and other Niger Delta states in delivering sustainable development.
Ebie noted that the 7th Governing Board, appointed by President Tinubu, had strengthened governance by adopting a new transparency framework developed with KPMG.
In the same vein, Ogbuku described the new Delta office as part of the Commission’s transition “from transactions to transformation,” with similar projects underway across the region.
He disclosed ongoing collaborations with the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) on ₦650 billion worth of infrastructure projects, including bridges and roads, while assuring that the NDDC remains committed to accountability, partnership, and timely completion of legacy projects that will transform the lives of Niger Deltans.
