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MD NDDC Dr Samuel Ogbuku at the 2026 Law Week of the Nigerian Bar Association, Yenagoa Branch with the  theme “Securing the Future,” held at the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) Conference Hall in Yenagoa.

By Niger Delta Progress Reporter | 6th June 2026. | Alpheaus Victory Odudu Fiezibefien. 

At the plenary session of the 2026 NBA Yenagoa Branch Law Week, the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, delivered a compelling address focused on long-term regional and national transformation.
Speaking to the gathered assembly of legal minds and stakeholders at the NCDMB Conference Hall, Dr. Ogbuku aligned his insights directly with the event's theme, “Securing the Future.”

Key Highlights of Dr. Ogbuku's Address:

Learning from the Past: Dr. Ogbuku emphasized that planning for the future requires a honest assessment of previous shortcomings. He noted:
 "In securing the future, we must also think of the past, because we have missed our way and there is a need to rediscover our purpose."

 Education as a Foundation: He strongly advocated for increased investment in education, identifying it as the bedrock for national reorientation and sustainable development across the Niger Delta and Nigeria as a whole.

Value-Based Reorientation: Decrying the rise of modern societal vices and corruption, he stressed the need to counter negative media influences by embedding value-based frameworks within the educational system to guide the next generation.

High-Profile Assembly
The plenary session featured an impressive lineup of continental and national leaders, exploring how institutional synergy can safeguard societal wealth and the rule of law:

Role Dignitary Focus Area:

Plenary Chairman Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan (Former President of Nigeria) Presiding over regional governance frameworks.

Keynote Speaker Professor P.L.O. Lumumba (Pan-Africanist & Constitutional Lawyer) Delivered a speech on "Sustainable National Assets Protection in Africa: Opportunities, Risks and Regulatory Pathways."

Distinguished Panelist Dr. Samuel Ogbuku (MD, NDDC) Human capital development, educational investment, and regional stability.

Distinguished Panelist Vice-Admiral Idi Abbas (Chief of Naval Staff) Collaborative maritime and critical infrastructure protection.

The discussions underscored a collective message: the future cannot be left to chance. It must be actively protected through institutional accountability, deliberate policy, and investments in human capital.

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