The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has honoured 203 staff at its 2025 Long Service awards for their contributions to the Commission's progress and performance.

The awards recognised employees who have dedicated 10, 15, 20, and 30 years of service to the Commission.

Speaking during the award ceremony at the NDDC headquarters in Port Harcourt, the Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, said the awards were meant to motivate and build staff confidence.

Ogbuku, represented by the Executive Director, Corporate Services, Hon. Ifedayo Abegunde, celebrated the awardees and prayed that the years ahead bring them fulfilment, growth, and continued success. He urged staff to draw inspiration from their colleagues' achievements and remain committed to delivering quality service.

According to him, “The reward for good work is more work.” He urged employees to continue giving their best to the Commission and the Niger Delta region, stating that the practice to honour long-serving staff was a demonstration of the Commission’s appreciation for their years of dedication.

He noted that the awardees have contributed immensely to the management’s drive to move the Commission “from transaction to transformation.”

He congratulated the awardees on reaching remarkable milestones and declared: “Your dedication, hard work, and commitment to excellence are genuinely inspiring. We sincerely appreciate your years of service dedicated to the NDDC.”

In his remarks, the Director of Administration and Human Resources, Mr. Patrick Ekade, one of the recipients for 20-year long service award, expressed gratitude to the management for the recognition. He noted that while some organisations fail to acknowledge their employees’ contributions, the NDDC has consistently rewarded excellence and commitment. He thanked the Executive Management for recognising the individual and collective efforts of staff, urging his colleagues to remain steadfast in their service and support for the Commission’s mandate.

The NDDC Director, Education, Health and Social Services, EHSS, Dr George Uzonwanne, who received the 20-year Long Service Award, described the recognition as a double celebration. He reflected on joining the Commission years ago as a young doctor with many aspirations, noting that the NDDC played a significant role in his professional development through local and international training opportunities.

PHOTO: NDDC Executive Director, Corporate Services, Hon. Ifedayo Abegunde (left), presenting a plaque to the Director of Administration and Human Resources, Mr. Patrick Ekade (right), during the award ceremony at the NDDC headquarters in Port Harcourt.

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