The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has inaugurated its committee for the 2025 budget.
According to a post on the official X account of the commission on Tuesday morning, the inauguration took place at the NDDC headquarters in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
Key officials attended the event including the NDDC Managing Director (MD), Dr. Samuel Ogbuku and Executive Director of Corporate Services, Hon. Ifedayo Abegunde alongside several departmental directors.
According to the post on X, the newly formed committee is tasked with preparing and overseeing the implementation of the 2025 budget.
During the inauguration, Dr. Ogbuku stressed the importance of involving stakeholders from across the Niger Delta to ensure it effectively addresses the needs of the community.
He highlighted that proper consultation is essential for creating a budget that has a lasting impact.
Ogbuku noted that in 2024, the NDDC included all nine state governors in the budget process and this collaborative approach will continue into 2025 to foster greater participation from key stakeholders.
He emphasized the need for the committee to learn from challenges encountered during the preparation of that of 2024 to enhance the effectiveness of the upcoming budget.
The MD also called attention to the necessity of prioritizing specific areas such as education and infrastructure, particularly given the commission’s limited resources.
“I urge the committee to focus on ongoing projects while introducing only a few new initiatives, ensuring that the 2025 budget meets its objectives and improves the quality of life in the Niger Delta,” Ogbuku said.
The Director of Planning, Research, and Statistics, Davies Okarevu, expressed gratitude to Ogbuku for inaugurating the committee.
Okarevu also assured that the committee would adhere to a set timeline and incorporate all directives provided by the MD.
