NDDC Receives International Award for Niger Delta Transformation
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has received multiple international awards for its contributions to leadership, transformation, governance, and accountability in the development of the Niger Delta region.
The Institute of Public Sector Management presented the International Public Service Excellence Award at the Parliament House in Westminster, London, to top NDDC officials, led by the Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku. Other awardees from the Commission were the Executive Director, Finance and Administration, Alabo Boma Iyaye; and the Director, Finance and Accounts, Mrs Kunemofa Asu.
While the NDDC Managing Director, represented by his Chief of Staff, Rev. Obegha Oworibo, was honoured for his “strategic and transformational leadership,” the Executive Director of Finance and Administration, represented by the NDDC Director of Administration and Human Resources, Sir Kelechi Nwelue, was recognised for his “distinguished contributions to integrity and administrative excellence in public service.”
The Institute of Public Sector Management further stated that the NDDC Director of Finance and Accounts was honoured for her “distinguished contributions to regional development, integrity and accountability.”
Responding after receiving the award, the NDDC boss observed that the recognitions from international organisations mean people within and outside Nigeria see the changes the NDDC has brought to the region.
Ogbuku thanked the institute for recognising the immense contributions of the NDDC to the development of the Niger Delta region.
He said the recognition would spur the Commission’s Board and Management to do more, assuring that the intervention agency would redouble its efforts to ensure the completion of legacy projects that would foster regional development, without forgetting human capital development.
Speaking at the occasion, the President of the Institute of Public Sector Management, UK, Dr Martina Macpherson, said the leadership of the Commission has shown dedication to addressing complex development challenges while striving to improve infrastructure and social communities, and to expand opportunities across the Niger Delta region.
She stated: “Their efforts reflect an important principle that regional development is not only about projects or programmes, but it’s also about restoring hope, strengthening institutions and building pathways for sustainable prosperity.”
“Through their dedication to public service, they have demonstrated that leadership grounded in integrity and service can produce meaningful results.”
“Their contributions to regional development, institutional reform and public service leadership stand as examples worthy of recognition and emulation.”
Macpherson noted that “the Institute of Public Sector Management plays an important role in advancing public sector leadership by promoting professional development, research, education, and global collaboration.”
Seledi Thompson-Wakama
Director, Corporate Affairs
March 29, 2026.
