Just two weeks ago the local media came abuzz with the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) celebrating its silver jubilee.
The organisation has scored a string of successes despite the problems that have dogged its steps especially since the present crop of executives led by Dr Sam Ogbuku.
NDDC operates in nine states with a laundry list of development issues begging for attention .
But abrupt and quick changes in leadership make it impossible for consistent conclusive effort at execution, said Sam Ogbuku at last month’s luncheon in Port Harcourt.
The other issue with past officials, it has been observed, had been widespread malversation, which was why by late President Buhari ordered the yet -to- be published forensic audit.
Nevertheless, NDDC in the hands of Ogbuku has taken the high road by prudence and reworking processes eliminating the abandonment of projects
In Bayelsa State,NDDC lit up communities with solar electric systems and left Yenagoa, capital city,shining bright at night.
Kudos must also be given to them in creating easy access to neighbourhoods in Yenagoa and other places while a couple more areas call for help.
Hopefully, it is expected that Ogbuku would galvanise his group into action to fixing some more roads in Yenagoa, that presently bring tears to people as cars break faster than wafer cakes.
It is important to join the throng to congratulate Dr Sam Ogbuku and to encourage him to do more while the opportunity is still there
In validation therefore the present crop of administrators will leave an indelible legacy positively impacting the rest of us.
More power to your elbow.
(Commentary by Macaulay Eteli and Dagogo Josiah)
