Under my watch, NDDC will deliver measurable development, says MD

Nsima Ekere, managing director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), says he will introduce a new strategic road-map to transform the commission.

Speaking at a “taking-over” ceremony in Port Harcourt on Monday, Ekere said the commission would adopt a 4-R initiative (restructure, reform, restore and reaffirm) to  achieve the goals of the commission.

“We will work to promote cooperation, collaboration and synergy among stakeholders such as state and local governments, oil and gas companies, donor agencies, civil society organisations, community-based organisations and other traditional institutions in order to make regional development a shared vision and common aspiration,” he said.

“Let me restate that this administration will work to enthrone a management vision that emphasises efficiency, transparency, effective deployment of resources, promotes due process and the quality implementation of projects and programmes.”

He added that his administration would focus on intervention programmes that “will deliver real measurable development outcomes for the region and its citizens”.

Ekere took over from Ibim Semenitari as NDDC head.