NNPC Ltd., JV Partners, and NDDC Commission N24.5bn Ogbia-Nembe Road
In a momentous occasion marking the one-year anniversary of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, NNPC Ltd. alongside its joint venture partners, namely Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC), TotalEnergies, and Nigeria Agip Oil Company (NAOC), in collaboration with the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), have unveiled the 25.7km Ogbia-Nembe Road in Bayelsa State.
This ambitious project, valued at N24.5 billion, cuts through mangrove forests, boasting seven bridges and five culverts, and serves to connect 14 communities in the region.
At the commissioning ceremony held in Nembe on Monday, Engr. Abubakar Momoh, the Minister of the Niger Delta, representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, lauded the project as a testament to the administration’s “Renewed Hope Agenda” for sustainable development in the Niger Delta and Nigeria at large. Momoh emphasized the transformative power of strong partnerships and urged other oil companies to emulate NNPC Ltd. and NDDC’s collaborative efforts in delivering impactful projects.
Mr. Bala Wunti, NNPC’s Chief Upstream Investment Officer, expressed gratification at the successful completion of the road, hailing it as a remarkable achievement resulting from collaborative vision. He emphasized that beyond its infrastructure significance, the road symbolizes progress, connectivity, and opportunities for the Nembe community, fostering economic growth and enhancing quality of life.
Echoing Wunti’s sentiments, Mr. Osagie Okunbor, Managing Director of SPDC and Country Chairman of Shell Companies in Nigeria, underscored the road’s transformative potential. He highlighted its role in linking communities to urban centers, stimulating economic activities, and mitigating risks associated with river transport. Okunbor reaffirmed Shell’s dedication to partnering with government bodies to deliver projects that positively impact the Niger Delta and Nigeria as a whole.
Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, Managing Director of NDDC, reiterated the commission’s commitment to completing projects across the Niger Delta that address the pressing needs of local communities. Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, commended NNPC Ltd., NDDC, and their partners for their collaborative efforts in delivering the project, emphasizing its significance to the region’s development.
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The commissioning ceremony witnessed high-profile attendance, including government officials and traditional leaders from Bayelsa State. Among them were Sen. Asuquo Ekpeyong, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Niger Delta; Hon. Erhiatake Ibori-Senu, Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on the Niger Delta; Mr. Chiedu Ebie, Chairman of NDDC Governing Board; King Edmund Daukoru, Mingi XII, the Amayanabo of Nembe Kingdom; and King Dumaro Charles Owaba III, the Obanobhan of Ogbia Kingdom.
The completion and commissioning of the Ogbia-Nembe Road mark a significant milestone in NNPC Limited and its partners’ ongoing efforts to bolster infrastructure and promote sustainable development in the Niger Delta region.
