Tinubu appoints new NDDC Board, Management

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.”