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Shocking! See what Ughelli people said about Buhari's administration

Shocking! See what Ughelli said about Buhari's administration

The people of Ughelli Kingdom in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State have expressed satisfaction with the performance of President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration, especially with its contributions to the development of the Niger Delta.

The Ovie of Oghelli Kingdom, Dr. Wilson Ojakovo Oharisi, stated this at a ceremony to mark his 25 th

Coronation Anniversary on April 24, 2017, in his palace at Ughelli.

He said that the choice of members of the current board of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, led by Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba provided the necessary impetus for better service delivery from the interventionist agency. He added that the appointing of their son, Engr, Samuel Adjogbe as the Executive Director Projects (EDP), could not have been better.

According to the Ovie of Ughelli Kingdom, “Mr. President has made no mistake in his choice, because Engr. Adjogbe is a man of impeccable character, and we are confident that his tenure as the Executive Director Project in NDDC will bring more development to my people and the entire Niger Delta.”

Dr. Ojakovo Oharisi stated that it was time men of good character were placed at the hem of affairs in governance.

In his response, Engr, Adjogbe, who was conferred with the title of “Oyivwiruo r’ Ovie of Ughelli,” thanked the traditional ruler and the people of Ughelli North Local Government for the confidence and trust reposed in him. He promised to do his best to ensure that prosperity and development was seen in the Niger Delta region.

Engr. Adjogbe said that the current NDDC board was determined to change the narrative and restore development and empowerment to the oil rich region. He said: “I want to assure you that this current board is out to restore the glory of the Niger Delta and we will do our best to ensure that before the end of our tenure, every community in the Niger delta will be proud of this administration.”

He also said that with the 4-R initiative of the Governing Board of the Commission, geared towards restoring its core mandate; restructuring its balance sheet; reforming its processes and reaffirming a commitment to doing what is right and proper at all times, was meant to change things for the better.

CHIJIOKE AMU-NNADI HEAD, CORPORATE AFFAIRS NDDC APRIL 30, 2017

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