The Man, Rt. Hon. Orok Duke: An Ardent Advocate of Cross River's Interest - Cross River NDDC Commissioner calls for unity on Independence Day

Cross River NDDC Commissioner calls for unity on Independence Day

By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State representative on the board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Rt. Hon. Orok Otu Duke, PhD, has urged Nigerians to embrace collective action in driving national prosperity and sustainable development, particularly in the Niger Delta region. In a message to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence…

Read More
Delta Govt bans bushy beards, artificial hair, long eyelashes, fake nails in civil service

Delta Govt bans bushy beards, artificial hair, long eyelashes, fake nails in civil service

By Joe Udo ASABA (CONVERSEER) – The Delta State Government has issued a new directive banning what it described as “indecent appearance” among public servants, including bushy beards, artificial braided or dyed hair, long eyelashes, and fake nails. In a circular from the Office of the Head of Service, workers were ordered to maintain a…

Read More
Governor Okpebholo commissions 300 motorbikes to beef up security

Governor Okpebholo commissions 300 motorbikes to beef up security

By Joe Udo BENIN CITY (CONVERSEER) – Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has commissioned over 300 motorbikes for security agencies operating across the state. The motorcycles, which will be deployed across the three senatorial districts, are expected to enhance security patrols and help operatives access remote and forest areas where criminals often take refuge. The…

Read More
NDDC graduates 300 youths from technical skills training programme

NDDC graduates 300 youths from technical skills training programme

By Nsan Neji PORT HARCOURT (CONVERSEER) – The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has graduated about 300 youths from its two-month Technical Skills Training Programme, organised by the Department of Commercial and Industrial Development. The training focused on pipe fitting, scaffolding, sandblasting/pipe coating, and forklift operations. Speaking at the event on Thursday, Executive Director, Projects,…

Read More
Cross River NDDC Rep Orok Duke celebrates MD Samuel Ogbuku on birthday - Rethinking the Niger Delta and Strategies and Imperatives for Developing the Niger Delta.

Cross River NDDC Rep Orok Duke celebrates MD Samuel Ogbuku on birthday

By Frank Ulom PORT HARCOURT (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State Representative on the Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Rt. Hon. Orok Otu Duke PhD, has joined dignitaries, family and well-wishers in celebrating the birthday of the Commission’s Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, in a ceremony that combined joy, reflection, and intellectual…

Read More
Cross River commends NDDC’s 25 impactful years

Cross River commends NDDC’s 25 impactful years

The Government of Cross River State has joined other states and stakeholders in the Niger Delta region to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), applauding the commission for its unwavering commitment to regional development, especially in the areas of infrastructure, social services, and the empowerment of youth and women across the state.

Read More