By Our Reporter
PORT HARCOURT – The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, has reaffirmed the Commission’s dedication to its ongoing structural reforms and digitisation drive, stating that the initiatives are vital to enhancing service delivery across the Niger Delta region.
Ogbuku made this known during a working visit to the NDDC Bayelsa State Office in Yenagoa, where he engaged with members of staff and commended their dedication and professionalism.
Expressing delight at the warm reception accorded him, the Managing Director praised the workforce for its resilience and shared commitment to the renewed vision of repositioning the Commission for greater efficiency and impact.
He noted that staff commitment remains central to the Commission’s drive to deliver sustainable development projects and improve the lives of the people in the region.
According to Ogbuku, the interaction provided a crucial opportunity to strengthen internal engagement and discuss key developments within the Commission.
He briefed the workers on the ongoing policy reforms and digitisation initiatives being implemented by the current management, stressing that these measures are critical to modernising the institution and elevating its operational standards.
He explained that the reforms were carefully designed to streamline workflow processes, reduce bureaucratic bottlenecks, and eliminate the inefficiencies that had hindered optimal service delivery in the past.
Furthermore, the NDDC boss stated that the comprehensive digitisation programme would promote transparency, accountability, and operational efficiency, while creating a more responsive system capable of meeting the region’s rapidly evolving developmental needs.
He urged the staff to fully embrace the reforms and remain committed to the Commission’s transformation agenda, noting that their cooperation and professionalism are essential to achieving the desired results.
Ogbuku reiterated the management’s resolve to build a stronger, more effective institution that will continue to deliver on its mandate and restore public confidence in the NDDC.
The visit forms part of a broader working tour and stakeholder engagement strategy aimed at advancing the Commission’s renewed vision for sustainable development in the Niger Delta.
Responding on behalf of the workforce, the Director of the Bayelsa State Office, Engr. Godknows Alamieyeseigha, thanked the Managing Director for providing a platform for meaningful interaction.
He assured the Managing Director that the state office would not relent in its efforts to provide quality service that would continue to benefit the region.