Alumni, Friends, Family & Associates Celebrate Ogbuku’s Great Achievements at NDDC!

Alumni, Friends, Family & Associates Celebrate Ogbuku’s Great Achievements at NDDC!

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Reported by Amos Dachung – Sele Media Africa Reporter

Samuel Ogbuku, the Managing Director/CEO of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), has been honoured by alumni, friends, family members, and associates who gathered to commemorate his leadership and developmental milestones in the Niger Delta region. [1]

Since assuming office on January 5, 2023, Dr. Ogbuku has taken bold steps to steer the NDDC toward greater transparency, accountability, and project delivery across its nine mandate states. [1]

Key Highlights of His Tenure

• Legacy & Signature Projects: The 2024 NDDC budget was approved by the National Assembly specifically for the completion of legacy or signature projects, a first in the Commission’s history, a move widely attributed to Ogbuku’s leadership. [1]
• – Mass Project Delivery: Several major projects have been executed — including roads, bridges, electricity infrastructure, and feeder lines. Notable among them are the 600‑metre Ibeno Bridge in Akwa Ibom State; the 6‑kilometre Iko-Atabrikang-Akata-Opulom-Ikot Inwang‑Opulom‑Ikot‑Inwang‑Okoroutip‑Iwochang Road; and a 45 km double‑circuit 33KV feeder line from Omotosho Power Station to Okitipupa in Ondo State. [1]
• Solar & Rural Electrification: Under his watch, solar‑powered infrastructure has received focus, including solar streetlights and electricity injection substations to improve access in previously underserved communities. [1]
• Community Engagement & Accountability: Alumni and associates praised his reputation for principled leadership, dismissing rumours of misuse of funds in the course of celebrating his achievements. [2]

What His Supporters Say

Supporters who organised the celebration remarked that Ogbuku has restored confidence in the NDDC, demonstrating tangible development in areas that had been long neglected. They described the celebration — held around his 50th birthday — as not just a personal tribute but a reflection of collective gratitude for impact. [1]

Context & Significance

• The Niger Delta region has a long history of under‑delivered promises. Under Ogbuku’s leadership, there is increased visible progress: completed infrastructure, restored abandoned projects, and renewed funding focus. [1]
• There is also heightened scrutiny: With strong praise comes questions about sustainability, proper maintenance of completed projects, and ensuring that future budgets continue to prioritize completion and impact.

This celebration of Dr. Samuel Ogbuku’s contributions signals hope among Niger Delta stakeholders that the region’s developmental momentum is not only regained but being expanded.

For more on this story and related developments, stay tuned to Sele Media Africa.

Citations:

1. Vanguard News: www.vanguardngr.com/2025/09/alumni-friends-family-associates-celebrate-ogbukus-great-achievements-at-nndc/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
2. Legit.ng – Nigeria news.: www.legit.ng/nigeria/1674791-alumni-friennnds-family-associates-celebrate-ogbukus-great-achievement-nddc/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

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Marian Opeyemi Fasesan

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