L-R: George Sekibo (Chairman of the Installation Committee), Samuel Ogbuku (MD/CEO of NDDC), Lawrence Agbelekpeke (Chairman of the Ogu Division Council of Chiefs) at the installation of Ogbuku at Ogu near PH
The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Samuel Ogbuku, has recommended for the transformation of the oil sector. This happened when the people of Ogu in Ogu-Bolo LGA of Rivers State bestowed upon him chieftaincy title.
The paramount rule of Ogu and the people is to encourage the man they have described as a catalyst for “abundant development” in the Niger Delta region.
Speaking during the installation ceremony at the palace of Lawrence Agbelekpeke, Amanyanabo of Ogu, who is the Chairman of the Ogu Divisional Council of Chiefs, the monarch said Ogbuku was being honored for his exceptional service, leadership and commitment to community development in the Niger Delta region.
He declared: “By the authority vested in me as Chairman of the Ogu Divisional Council of Chiefs, and acting on behalf of the Amanyanabo-in-Council of the Ogu Empire, I install you as the Head of the Ogu Empire, and confer on you the honorific title of ‘Pere Se Bobo’, meaning ‘He who comes with abundance.’
Agbelekpeke said: “Among the Wakirike, abundance is measured not only in wealth, but in peace, goodwill, unity, progress and development.”
Reviewing the achievements of the Managing Director of NDDC, Chairman of the Establishment Planning Committee, George Sekibo, said that under the leadership of Ogbuku, the NDDC has been transformed from a transactional agency to a transformational institution, based on transparency, accountability, inclusiveness and sustainable development.
Sekibo said: “His administration has strengthened corporate governance, enhanced service delivery, boosted stakeholder confidence, and deepened collaboration with oil companies, state governments, traditional rulers, civil society organisations, youth groups and development partners in the Niger Delta.”
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He added: “The visible commitment of this distinguished son of the Niger Delta to infrastructure development, institutional strength and community empowerment is fully in line with our values, traditions and aspirations.”
Responding, Ogbuku said the honor bestowed upon him was an expression of appreciation by the people and a call to do more to develop the Niger Delta region.
He thanked the people of Ogu Kingdom for recognizing and honoring his contributions and said credit should be given to President Bola Tinubu for giving him the opportunity to serve the people of Niger Delta.
Ogbuku reiterated NDDC's commitment to positively transform the sector, assuring that it will continue to work hard to drive the sustainable development of Nigeria's oil-rich sector.
He stressed: “We must work unitedly to overcome the development challenges facing our people. We are determined to succeed, and with your support and cooperation, we will achieve our goals.”
In his remarks, the Executive Director, Finance and Administration, NDDC, Boma Iyaye, described Ogbuku as a visionary and a dedicated public servant whose contribution to the development of the region is commendable. “We are proud to have him as the Chief Executive Officer of NDDC.
According to NDDC Director of Corporate Affairs, Seledi Thompson-Wakama, Iyaye had said: “We celebrate Ogbuku not only for his individual achievements but also for his unwavering dedication to the well-being of our region. Through his visionary leadership, we have seen tremendous progress in infrastructure development, community empowerment and sustainable development.”
In his goodwill message, the Chairman of Ogu-Bolo Local Government Area, Vincent Nemiboka, commended Ogbuku for his achievements in the development of infrastructure in the Niger Delta region and the Ogu-Bolo communities in particular.
