The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has restated its commitment to work closely with the apex socio-cultural and political body of the Niger Delta region, the Pan Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF.

Speaking during a courtesy visit by a delegation from the umbrella organisation of Niger Delta people at the NDDC headquarters in Port Harcourt, the Commission’s Executive Director of Finance and Administration, Alabo Boma Iyaye, stressed the importance of partnership.

He assured the delegation, led by the PANDEF National Treasurer, Mrs Ifeoma Agboma, that the NDDC would continue to collaborate with it, reiterating the group’s role as the voice of the Niger Delta people in the civic space.

He noted that 2025 was a remarkable year for the NDDC, as it marked its 25th anniversary, with series of activities, including the commissioning of completed projects.

The NDDC Executive Director Finance and Administration noted that the Commission was determined to complete its legacy projects, in line with the directive of President Bola Tinubu.

He commended the National Chairman of PANDEF, Ambassador Godknows Igali for always working in the interest of the Niger Delta region.

Speaking earlier, the National Secretary of PANDEF, Mrs. Ifeoma Agboma, lauded the NDDC Management, led by its Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, for initiating projects and programmes that have impacted the people positively.

She emphasised the need to engage in activities that would keep the people of the Niger Delta region together as such solidarity had been beneficial to every one in the region. Agboma stressed that unity was critical to the development of the region.

•PHOTO: NDDC Executive Director of Finance and Administration, Alabo Boma Iyaye (right), receiving the PANDEF National Treasurer, Mrs Ifeoma Agboma (left), during a courtesy visit by the organisation at the NDDC headquarters in Port Harcourt,