NDDC Boss, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, Receives International Award as Development Champion
The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr Samuel Ogbuku, has been honoured with the London Political Summit and Awards (LPSA) Nigeria Regional Government Development Champion of the Year 2025.
The prestigious award ceremony, held at the UK House of Commons, recognized Dr Ogbuku’s exceptional leadership and contributions to regional development, innovation, and governance in the Niger Delta.
The certificate was presented during a special parliamentary session hosted by Hon. Oliver Ryan, MP for Burnley, and chaired by Prof. Kishan Devani BEM. Dr Ogbuku was applauded for promoting sustainable development and inclusive growth across Nigeria’s oil-producing communities.
Represented by Dr Chris Ekam and Dr Willie Etim, Ogbuku expressed gratitude to the LPSA leadership for the recognition, describing it as a validation of NDDC’s ongoing transformation efforts.
“This recognition from an international body shows that people within and outside Nigeria see the changes happening in the Niger Delta. It will further motivate the NDDC Board and Management to do more,” he said.
He reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to completing legacy projects and strengthening human capital development to drive sustainable growth in the region.
Speaking at the event, Mazi Godson Azu, Founder and Convener of the London Political Summit and Awards, noted that the platform has become one of the world’s most respected forums for dialogue on governance, leadership, diplomacy, and democratic peace across Africa and the Commonwealth.
Other distinguished honourees at the event included Former Kenyan Vice President Dr Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka, Kebbi State Governor Dr Nasir Idris, and Mayor Paul Bristow.
