Ruth NWORIE
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has expressed its readiness to collaborate with Nigerian music star, Mr Damini Ogulu, known as Burna boy, to promote development in his hometown of Ahoada West Local Government Area of Rivers State and across the Niger Delta.
Speaking during a courtesy visit by the musician to the commission’s headquarters in Port Harcourt, the managing director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, reaffirmed the commission’s commitment in developing and delivering it’s mandate to the Niger Delta region.
Ogbuku emphasised that the commission would construct road leading to the community of the music star and execute other projects in line with the federal government to improve living conditions across the region.
The NDDC boss urged burna boy to use his influence to invest in the Niger Delta and also hosting events in port Harcourt, noting that such initiative would boost local economic growth.
In his remarks, Burna Boy reiterated his commitment to developing his hometown and expressed confidence that collaboration with the NDDC would bring much-needed transformation to the area.
He sought the Commission’s intervention to address critical infrastructure deficits in his community, including the lack of access roads, healthcare facilities, and potable water. He explained that his visit with his team was to partner with the Commission to advance sustainable development in the area.
Also speaking, his father, Mr. Samuel Ogulu, commended the NDDC leadership for its ongoing efforts to transform the Niger Delta region and expressed appreciation to the Managing Director for his proactive approach to development.
Present at the courtesy visit were the NDDC Executive Director, Finance and Administration, Alabo Boma Iyaye; the Executive Director, Corporate Services, Ifedayo Abegunde; and other Directors of the Commission.
