Niger Delta Development Commission Vows To Strengthen Governance 

The Niger Delta Development Commission has pledged to focus on governance as part of its commitment to transformative change in the Niger Delta region.

In a statement, the Director of Corporate Affairs of NDDC, Pius Ughakpoteni, said that the agency met with the United States Agency for International Development at the United States Embassy in Abuja.

He also said that NDDC had partnered with the USAID as a way of showing its determination to establish collaborative relationships.

Speaking during the meeting, the Chief Executive Officer of NDDC, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, stressed the need to rebuild public trust and enhance service delivery in the Niger Delta region.

Ogbuku noted that the meeting was aimed at exploring collaborative strategies that aligned with several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

He said the discussions mirrored the aspirations of SDG 16, which focuses on promoting peace, justice, and building strong institutions, and SDG 17, which advocates for partnerships to achieve these goals.

Ogbuku said that the new management of NDDC was keen on doing things differently, stating that the new approach signified a commitment from the commission to revitalise its image and operations and align itself more closely with global sustainable development objectives.

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