The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has paid tribute to it’s former Director, Planning, Research and Statistics, the late Sir Davies Okarevu, describing him as a result-driven professional who lived an impactful life.

Speaking during a night of tributes for the late Director at the NDDC Event Centre in Port Harcourt, the Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, acknowledged his “immense contributions” to the development of the Niger Delta region.

Ogbuku, who was represented by the NDDC Executive Director of Finance and Administration, Alabo Boma Iyaye, remarked that Sir Davies Okarevu’s contributions to the Commission were invaluable, and many people would miss him. He stated: “He was an accomplished professional with extensive experience in strategic planning, performance management and budgeting.

“With a career spanning over three decades, he was involved in high-impact projects and participated in key strategic initiatives.”

The NDDC Boss noted the passing of Davies Okarevu was a big loss to the Commission.

In his opening remarks, the NDDC Director of Administration and Human Resources, Mr. Patrick Ekade, eulogised the late Director, noting that he played a pivotal role in corporate strategy formulation, performance management, budgeting, stakeholder coordination, and sustainable development partnerships.

He stated: “Our late colleague contributed to the transformation of key government policies and regional development strategies. His expertise spans strategic execution, public-private partnerships, corporate governance, and capacity building.”

In his tribute, the president of the Chartered Institute of Strategic Management, Mr. Ndudi Enebeli, said their late colleague in the institute was an embodiment of knowledge and a bundle of talents.

He observed: “Davies was passionate about mentoring, leadership development, and continuous learning, fostering high-performance teams and driving innovation in the dynamic field of strategic management and public sector transformation.”

The late Davies Okoro Okarevu, died on Thursday, July 17, at a London hospital. He is survived by his wife, Angela Davies Okarevu, children, aged mother, brother, and sisters.

• Photo Caption: The NDDC Executive Director Finance and Administration, Alabo Boma Iyaye; the wife of the late Sir Davies Okarevu, Dr Angela Okarevu; the daughter, Miss Ejiro Okarevu; the NDDC Executive Director Corporate Services, Hon. Ifedayo Abegunde, during a night of tribute for the late Sir Davies Okarevu in Port Harcourt.