President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has taken a significant step by appointing a new Board and Management for the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The announcement was officially made on Tuesday, August 29, through a statement issued by the President’s Media and Publicity Adviser, Ajuri Ngelale.
In the statement, the President’s decision to reshuffle the leadership of the NDDC was highlighted. The new Board and Management team is comprised of individuals who are expected to drive a fresh era of effective administration within the commission, in alignment with President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda.
The appointed members of the new Board and Management team include:
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)
President Tinubu’s appointment of the new Board and Management team is anticipated to usher in a fresh era of successful administration and impactful development initiatives within the Niger Delta Development Commission. All appointments listed above have taken immediate effect, in line with the President’s vision for the commission’s future.
This move underscores President Tinubu’s commitment to revitalizing and strengthening institutions for effective governance and development across the nation. The President expects that the new leadership will bring their expertise and dedication to ensure positive transformation in the Niger Delta region.
