December 03, (THEWILL) – Samuel Ogbuku, Managing Director of Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has been bestowed with a chieftaincy title as the Ama Tondi 1 of Tugbeni Oruma land by the Paramount Ruler of Oruma Community, King Pere David Amakiri.
This is one of several recognitions bestowed on Ogbuku by several communities in the Niger Delta Region, whose appointment as the MD of the developmental body, they claim has brought about a renewed zeal to see developmental projects in the region.
Extolling Ogbaku’s leadership skill in NDDC, the traditional ruler described it as impactful and exceptional. He commended him for demonstrating zeal and determination in driving the process of development in the Niger Delta region. This is in addition to his youthfulness, energy, vibrancy and his high sense of reasoning, which he said makes Ogbaku a competent, consummate personality as well as an amiable and considerate individual.
In his acceptance speech, Ogbuku said the chieftaincy title was an expression of appreciation by his people and a mandate for him to do more in developing the Niger Delta region. He assured the community that he is committed, with his team, to the transformation of the Niger Delta region.
The installation ceremony had quite a number of dignitaries in attendance some of whom were the Deputy Chairman Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs, Oba Francis Olushola Alao, several monarchs within the Nigeria Delta region and very important personalities too numerous to mention.
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