Mohammed Shosanya
The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Bayelsa State Council has honoured the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, with an Excellence Award in recognition of his contributions to the society.
The Chairman of the Council, Comrade Samuel Numonengi, presented the plague of award to Ogbuku at his country home in Ayakoro Community in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa,a statement signed by Seledi Thompson-Wakama
Director, Corporate Affairs, NDDC said.
The statement quoted the NUJ chair as saying that the award was part of activities marking the Bayelsa State 2024 NUJ Press Week.
He said the union has gone through the track records of the NDDC Managing Director, particularly his leadership role in the commission which has translated in the various developmental projects embarked upon by the Commission such as the massive provision of Solar Street Lights to rural Niger Delta communities, and came to the conclusion that the MD deserved the award.
The NDDC Chief Executive Officer dedicated the award to the Commission and thanked the NUJ, Bayelsa State Council for recognising the interventionist role of the Commission, noting that the award would spur the Commission to do more on its mandate.
Acknowledging the watch-dog and agenda setting roles of the media in the society, the NDDC MD urged practicing journalists to always strive to be professional in their reportage.
He stated further that the media remained dependable partners in development, adding that the Commission under his leadership would continue to collaborate with the media for better people-oriented projects in the Niger Delta Region.
