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.”