THE-UNQUESTIONABLE-CHARACTER-AND-STANDING-INTEGRITY-OF CHIEF-DR.-SAMUEL-OGBUKU-THE-MANAGING-DIRECTOR/CEO-OF-NIGER-DELTA-DEVELOPMENT-COMMISSION-(NDDC

THE NATION – THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2025
THE UNQUESTIONABLE CHARACTER AND STANDING INTEGRITY OF CHIEF DR. SAMUEL OGBUKU THE MANAGING DIRECTOR/CEO OF NIGER DELTA DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (NDDC)

By HRM King Dr. W.S. Joshua Igbugburu, X CON (JP)
Ibenanawei of Bomo Kingdom, Pioneer Chairman, Bayelsa State Council of Traditional Rulers

In light of recent unverified rumors circulating on social media, I feel compelled, as the longest-reigning monarch in Nigeria with 68 years on the throne, to speak on the character and performance of Chief Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC)[Read full story here].

I have observed Chief Dr. Samuel Ogbuku’s trajectory with keen interest from his youthful age to his current position. My confidence in his integrity is rooted in firsthand experience, having worked directly with him when he served as the Executive Officer of Seven Waves Company during my tenure as Chairman of the board. I know him to be a man of unquestionable character, full of enthusiasm and dedication to achieving his goals.

To the best of my knowledge, Chief Dr. Samuel Ogbuku’s performance as Managing Director of the NDDC has been exemplary since his appointment. His developmental strides are visible across the region, notably in critical areas such as human capital and infrastructural development, and addressing environmental and ecological challenges in the region is evident.

As a Monarch, I hereby urge the public to disregard the unfounded allegations against him. I advise all to seek verifiable evidence before sharing information online and to base their judgments on factual accomplishments.

It is my plea that we instead hold Chief Ogbuku in high esteem and offer him our massive support. This will enable him to continue the vital work of developing the long-neglected Niger Delta region with the speed and capacity the Commission is capable of.

I want to extend my sincere gratitude to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for entrusting Chief Ogbuku with this role and for ensuring the Commission is fully funded to perform its duties. It is my desire and prayer that we provide an enabling environment for Chief Dr. Samuel Ogbuku to complete his tenure without any form of distraction, allowing him to focus solely on the task of regional development.

(Signed)
HRM KING DR. W.S. JOSHUA IGBUGBURU X. CON (JP)
Ibenanawei of Bomo Kingdom
Chancellor, Federal University Dutse Jigawa State
Pioneer Chairman, Bayelsa State Council of Traditional Rulers
Pioneer Chancellor, Federal University Lafia
Former Chairman, Old Rivers State/Nine Eastern Council of Traditional Rulers

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