Cheer as NDDC announces date for N50,000 monthly payment, details emerge

• The NDDC has set a date for its Youth Internship Scheme, which will provide selected beneficiaries from the Niger Delta with monthly stipends of N50,000
• Managing Director Dr. Samuel Ogbuku made this announcement at the University of Ibadan where he was honored as “Ambassador Extraordinary”
• Ogbuku pledged NDDC’s commitment to research and announced plans to support university-led studies that address societal challenges

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has announced December as the start date for its Youth Internship Scheme.

The programme, aimed at empowering young people in the Niger Delta with skills and employment, would provide selected beneficiaries with a monthly stipend of N50,000.

The Managing Director of NDDC, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku made the revelation at an event that honored him with the title of “Ambassador Extraordinary” of the University of Ibadan.

“This program is not only intended to provide financial assistance but also serves to prepare the youth for meaningful employment by exposing them to various skills in the workplace,” added Dr. Ogbuku to it.

Dr. Ogbuku also introduced another initiative, the Holistic Opportunity Projects of Engagement (HOPE), which is designed to further support Niger. Delta young people by focusing on identifying individual skills and educational interests.

NDDC talks about supporting research and innovation

During the award ceremony, Dr. Ogbuku the University of Ibadan to increase its research efforts, promising that the NDDC would support studies that address social and health issues.

“We are ready to sponsor research, work with universities to produce life-saving vaccines and find sustainable solutions to societal problems,” he stated.

Ogbuku disclosed that global consultancy firm KPMG had completed a review of the governance structure of the NDDC, resulting in a comprehensive Standard Operating Procedure aimed at improving corporate governance.

Ogbuku alluded to the inauguration of additional completed NDDC projects in early December, underscoring the commission’s commitment to the sustainable development of the Niger Delta.

Tinubu has criticized the “demolition” of the Niger Delta Ministry

In another development, Legit.ng reported that Niger Delta leaders have expressed outrage following President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent decision to scrap the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs.

Professor Benjamin Okaba, Chairman of the Ijaw National Congress Worldwide, in an interview with Legit.ng expressed his dissatisfaction with this development.

Okaba noted that it is a regression for the region and a deep insult to the region people.

Source: Legit.ng