President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is to confer the Distinguished Award for Excellence in Infrastructure Delivery and Sustainable Regional Growth on the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, on December 7, 2025.
In a letter by the Permanent Secretary General Services Office for the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mohammed Sanusi Danjuma, stated that Ogbuku would be honoured at the forthcoming Nigeria Excellence Awards in Public Service NEAPS organized by the Best Strategic (TBS) Media in collaboration with the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF).
The Permanent Secretary said the prestigious award ceremony, scheduled to take place at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja, would be graced by President Tinubu.
“With reference to the letter from the Chairman, Advisory Council of Nigeria Excellence Awards in Public Service, I write to respectfully inform you that you have been nominated to receive a Distinguished Award for Excellence in Infrastructure Delivery and Sustainable Regional Growth.”Danjuma stated.
It could be recalled that the President had, on July 12, 2024, during the Niger Delta Stakeholders Summit in Port Harcourt, commended the NDDC Board and Management for working in harmony to fast-track the development of Nigeria’s oil-rich region.
According to the NDDC Director, Corporate Affairs, Seledi Thompson – Wakama, the recognition highlights Dr Ogbuku’s remarkable contributions to advancing infrastructure development and promoting sustainable growth in the Niger Delta region.
He noted that significant achievements, include, the construction and rehabilitation of roads, bridges, and social amenities which have marked his stewardship at NDDC.
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