The Executive Director, Finance and Administration of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Alabo Boma Iyaye, has received the Heart of Gold Award from a Non-Governmental Organisation, the Eve Afrique Empowerment Initiative.

Receiving the Eve Afrique Redball Award, meant to celebrate outstanding Niger-Delta indigenes who have contributed to the development of the Niger Delta region, at the NDDC headquarters in Port Harcourt, Hon. Iyaye expressed delight at being among the distinguished individuals who were found worthy of the honour.

He said: “I am deeply honoured to be one of the recipients of the Heart of Gold Award. I am humbled to have been found worthy of this prestigious recognition. This acknowledgement will encourage me to continue contributing to the development of our region and the nation.”

Iyaye urged the people of the Niger Delta region to take charge of their destiny and develop a blueprint for community development.

He highlighted the Niger Delta’s untapped potential and investment opportunities in various sectors, emphasising the need to attract local and foreign investors to stimulate economic growth and create a brighter future for the region.

The Executive Director thanked Eve Afrique for bringing together stakeholders to discuss the region’s progress. He pledged continued support and partnership with Eve Afrique empowerment initiatives, demonstrating the organisation’s commitment to the region’s development.

The President of the Eve Afrique Empowerment Initiative, Mrs. Ivy Etokakpan, emphasised the importance of celebrating outstanding Niger Deltans and encouraging shared responsibility for regional development. She expressed gratitude to the awardees and guests, acknowledging the power of collective effort in driving progress.

She stated: “The 2025 Red Ball is not merely an event; it is a rallying call for collective action and change. This year, our theme, "Restoring the Pride of the Niger Delta", calls us to remember and to reclaim. It is a call to return to the values, identity, and collective strength that define us as a people.”

In a related development, the NDDC Executive Director Finance and Administration decorated his police orderly, ASP Atayi Otache, who was recently promoted to the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police.

Photo caption The NDDC Executive Director, Finance and Administration, Alabo Boma Iyaye (left), receiving the Heart of Gold Award from the President of the Eve Afrique Empowerment Initiative, Mrs. Ivy Etokakpan, at a brief ceremony in the NDDC Headquarters in Port Harcourt.2. The NDDC Executive Director, Finance and Administration, Left, decorating his police orderly, ASP Atayi Otache, who was recently promoted to the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police. On the right is the NDDC Director, Security, Mr. Edgar Okpozo.