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    Home » NDDC boss begs ex-agitators to maintain peace in N’Delta

    NDDC boss begs ex-agitators to maintain peace in N’Delta

    July 31, 2023
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    *Managing Director of NDDC, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, with leaders of Phase 1, 2 and 3 Ex-Agitators and beneficiaries of the Presidential Amnesty Programme.

    Mkpoikana Udoma

    Port Harcourt — The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, has appealed to leaders of Niger Delta ex-agitators and stakeholders to ensure that the reigning peace in the region is sustained to attract investors.

    Ogbuku lamented that many investment opportunities that should have come to the Niger Delta have moved to other regions because those places were perceived to be conducive for business.

    The NDDC boss stated that the administration of President Bola Tinubu was aware of the challenges facing the people of the Niger Delta and was prepared to bring positive changes, while calling for cooperation with the people of the region.

    Speaking during a courtesy visit by the leaders and members of the Phase 1, 2 and 3 Ex-Agitators and beneficiaries of the Presidential Amnesty Programme in Port Harcourt, he commended the ex-agitators for playing their role as critical stakeholders to enthrone peace.

    He said, “Peace in the Niger Delta region is critical to attracting continuous investments in the region and such investments will create employment opportunities for the people of the region.

    “We want the world to know that Niger Delta people have gone beyond street agitation; we are now involved in intellectual engagements. The time for agitation is over, this is the time for development. We sacrificed a lot during the struggle for the emancipation of the Niger Delta region. This is the time to turn that struggle into development.

    “Our youths complain about lack of employment, but this cannot come from government alone. Investors must see our region as peaceful and politically stable before they can bring employment-generating projects. It is, therefore, our responsibility to ensure that Niger Delta remains peaceful and stable for employment creation.

    “The Niger Delta is one of the most peaceful regions in the country and we are expecting businesses to return to the region. Let us mind how we use the media because if used negatively, it will be to our detriment as we drive away local and foreign investors.”

    Earlier, the leaders of the ex-agitators who took turns to speak, expressed support for the leadership of Ogbuku and condemned some individuals campaigning for a change in the current leadership of the Commission.

    The delegation of ex-agitators was led by HRH Henry Binidodogha Ekes for Phase 1 ex-agitators, Gen. Olotu Wanemi for Phase 2 ex-agitators and Hon. Tonye Bobo for Phase 3 ex-agitators.

    Chief Henry Binidodogha stated that Ogbuku was fit for the position of the Chief Executive Officer of the NDDC being a foremost Niger Delta activist in the quest for development.

    “We the ex-Agitators of the Niger Delta region declare our unequivocal support for the leadership of Dr Ogbuku as the Managing Director of the NDDC. We know his antecedents as someone who fought for the good of the Niger Delta region. You have been in the trenches with us for the liberation of the Niger Delta region. You are one of us. We know that you have the good of the region at heart.”

    Also, Gen. Olotu Wanemi stated that they were at the Commission to discuss partnership opportunities to drive the sustainable development of the Niger Delta region, calling for synergy between the ex-agitators and the NDDC.

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