NUJ Honours Ogbuku, NDDC MD, with Excellence Award

The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Bayelsa State Council, has presented Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, with an Excellence Award in recognition of his contributions to society.
The Chairman of the Council, Comrade Samuel Numonengi, presented the award to Ogbuku at his country home in Ayakoro Community in the Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa, stating that the award was part of the activities marking the Bayelsa State 2024 NUJ Press Week.
The NUJ Chairman stated that the union reviewed the NDDC Managing Director’s track record, particularly his leadership role in the commission, which has resulted in various developmental projects undertaken by the Commission, such as the massive provision of Solar Street Lights to rural Niger Delta communities, and concluded that the MD deserved the award.
In his response, the NDDC Chief Executive Officer dedicated the award to the Commission and thanked the NUJ, Bayelsa State Council for recognising the interventionist role of the Commission, noting that the award would spur the Commission to do more on its mandate.
While acknowledging the watch-dog and agenda setting roles of the media in the society, the NDDC MD urged practicing journalists to always strive to be professional in their reportage.
He stated further that the media remained dependable partners in development, adding that the Commission under his leadership would continue to collaborate with the media for better people-oriented projects in the Niger Delta Region.
Seledi Thompson-Wakama
Director, Corporate Affairs
September 16, 2024.