President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has praised the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, for doing a good job in driving the process of development in the Niger Delta region.

Speaking at the State House in Abuja during the inauguration of the Planning Committee for the National Youth Congress, Tinubu urged young Nigerians to take ownership of the country’s development.

The President said: " Dr Ogbuku of NDDC is here. I commend your efforts. You are doing very well."

Recall that the President had on July 12, 2024, during the Niger Delta Stakeholders Summit in Port Harcourt, commended the NDDC Board and Management for working in unison to fast track the development of Nigeria’s oil-rich region

On that occasion, President Tinubu was represented by the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, who emphasised the importance of unity in driving progress.

At the inauguration of the Committee for the National Youth Congress, President Tinubu reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to youth empowerment, declaring that the government’s policies are designed to secure a prosperous future for the next generation.

He told the youths: “You are the hope of this country. Everything hangs on your future,”

“The Government of the day is all about you. You represent over 60% of our population; you’re the heartbeat of our nation. Take this opportunity very seriously,” Tinubu said.

The President acknowledged Nigeria's economic challenges but expressed optimism that the country is recovering. “Look at me in the face, tell me whatever you think is wrong and how you want things done. We’ll try to implement all of it as long as it is for the prosperity of this country,” he assured.

The President also encouraged the committee to leverage technology and explore ways to boost agriculture, youth entrepreneurship, and national food security.