By Rhoda Godwin
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to sustaining peace, strengthening security and accelerating sustainable development across the Niger Delta region through continuous collaboration with security agencies.
Managing Director of the Commission, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, made this known while hosting the Commander of the Joint Task Force, South-South, Operation Delta Safe, Rear Admiral Olugbenga Oladipo, and his team at the Commission’s headquarters.
Dr. Ogbuku described the engagement as timely and reassuring, noting that both institutions share a common understanding that security remains the foundation upon which meaningful development can thrive.
“Without a secure environment, our collective efforts to deliver infrastructure, create jobs and improve livelihoods across the Niger Delta cannot yield lasting results,” he said.
He stressed that the Niger Delta remains Nigeria’s economic nerve centre, adding that stability in the region directly affects national prosperity. According to him, the Commission remains aligned with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which prioritises peace, security and inclusive development as drivers of national progress.
“Any threat to peace in the Niger Delta is a threat to the entire nation, and we will not allow that to happen,” Dr. Ogbuku declared.
The NDDC boss highlighted the Commission’s consistent support for security agencies through strategic interventions. These include support to the 16 Brigade in Bayelsa State, the ongoing development of a major Army base in Warri, and the provision of critical assets such as a naval base jetty, gunboats and houseboats to the Nigerian Navy in Ayakoro and Ayama communities.
“These interventions reflect our belief that development and security are intertwined and must advance together,” he added.
Dr. Ogbuku explained that sustained peace in the Niger Delta would unlock vast economic opportunities, attract local and foreign investments and create much-needed employment for youths, noting that job creation remains a key pathway to long-term stability in the region.
He commended the Joint Task Force, Operation Delta Safe, and other security agencies for their dedication and professionalism, stating that the visible improvement in security has restored investor confidence, revived economic activities and strengthened Nigeria’s global outlook.
“The NDDC will continue to partner closely with the Joint Task Force and other security stakeholders in the interest of peace, increased productivity and holistic development of the Niger Delta,” he assured.
He concluded that the Commission remains committed to ensuring that development reaches every community in the region and that the Niger Delta continues to play its vital role in Nigeria’s growth and prosperity.
