The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, has asserted that the agency’s role will no longer be perceived as a platform for political endeavors, a belief held by many.

Ogbuku made this announcement in Port Harcourt during the contract agreement signing with KPMG, marking the re-engagement of the firm to provide governance advisory services to the commission.

He emphasized that collaborating with KPMG would elevate the NDDC’s reputation to an international level of acceptance….CONTINUE READING

Dr. Ogbuku stated, “By partnering with KPMG to offer governance advisory services, we believe it will significantly enhance the NDDC’s level of acceptance. We are committed to doing things differently, and we intend to implement this commitment through this step.

This signifies our intention to establish internal regulations, uphold standards, and reinforce our institution’s strength. We aim to make it challenging for anyone to undermine our efforts.

We want the NDDC to become synonymous with standards, comparable to other reputable firms. We are resolute in preventing the perception that the NDDC serves as a springboard for political activities, a view that some may currently hold. The internal regulations we are putting in place, with the assistance of KPMG, will be rigorously adhered to.”

In response, Tolu Odukale, the lead partner at KPMG, expressed gratitude to the NDDC for selecting their firm to provide governance advisory services.

He acknowledged the NDDC’s objective as being crucial to achieving sustainable development in the Niger Delta.

Odukale emphasized, “We sincerely appreciate the NDDC for entrusting KPMG with this opportunity. By choosing to collaborate with the NDDC, we recognize the agency’s commitment to promoting sustainable development in the Niger Delta.

This is of great significance for the welfare of the Niger Delta’s inhabitants and contributes to Nigeria’s overall development.”