Rivers Chiefs Vow to Back NDDC in the Development of Niger Delta
The Ogu Divisional Council of Chiefs in Rivers State has declared its commitment to backing the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and its Executive Management in the urgent task of developing various communities in the Niger Delta region.
During a solidarity visit to the NDDC Executive Director of Finance and Administration, Alabo Boma Iyaye, at the Commission’s headquarters in Port Harcourt, the Ogu Chiefs, representing Ogu/Bolo Local Government Area, led by Council of Chiefs Chairman Chief Adokiye Ochemiebia Chuku, expressed confidence in the capabilities of the NDDC Board and Management to deliver high-quality services.
Chief Chuku, speaking on behalf of the delegation, emphasized the importance of supporting the NDDC management, particularly Alabo Iyaye. He took the opportunity to encourage the Executive Director to leave a lasting legacy in the Niger Delta region and to always remember his immediate constituency in the course of his duties.
The delegation leader stated that the purpose of their visit was to demonstrate solidarity with the Executive Director and encourage him to make a positive impact on the Niger Delta region, leaving an enduring mark on its development.
He advised: “Please, make sure that you write your name in gold. We pray that at the end of your service, Niger Delta people will remember you for enduring legacies.”
In response, Alabo Boma Iyaye expressed gratitude for the strong display of solidarity from the Ogu Council of Chiefs. He encouraged the Ogu community to persist in fostering the peace for which they are renowned, emphasizing the crucial role of peace as a catalyst for development in the region.
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He stated: “All we need from traditional institutions such as yours is peace and cooperation because development cannot thrive without peace.”
The Executive Director assured the chiefs of his unwavering commitment to bringing them pride and pledged to make an indelible mark by raising the prominence of the Ogu community on the map of the Niger Delta region.
