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NDDC Foreign Scholarship Programme Produces Over 40 Distinctions, 150 Merits in 2025 – Ekpenyong

The Senator representing Cross River Southern Senatorial District , Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong has lauded the outstanding performance of beneficiaries of the 2025 Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Foreign Postgraduate Scholarship Programme , revealing that more than 40 scholars graduated with distinctions while over 150 earned merit grades across various foreign universities. The senator made the remarks after attending the graduation ceremony of the 2025 scholarship beneficiaries at Coventry University on Thursday, July 30, alongside members of the Senate Committee on NDDC , the NDDC Board, Management, and staff. According to Ekpenyong, who chairs the Senate Committee on NDDC , the achievements of the scholars demonstrate the immense potential of young Nigerians when provided with quality educational opportunities and the right environment to thrive. He noted that the success of the scholarship programme reflects the collective commitment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu , ...
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NIGERIA'S DIPLOMATIC PROFILE RISES AS CHINA INVITES UN ENVOY,IBRAHIM TO DELIVER KEYNOTE AT GLOBAL MARITIME SUMMIT

  Nigeria's diplomatic stature on the global stage has received another boost as the People's Republic of China invited the country's Permanent Representative to the United Nations , Ambassador Ibrahim Folorunsho Jimoh , to deliver the keynote address at a high-level international workshop on sustainable maritime development in Beijing. The invitation was conveyed in an official diplomatic note issued by the Permanent Mission of the People's Republic of China to the United Nations and addressed to the Permanent Mission of Nigeria in New York. According to the statement signed by the United Nations Office of the Permanent Representative in New York, Ambassador Jimoh will participate in the " China Practice Training Series of United Nations Sustainable Development: Workshop on High-Quality Development of Maritime Economy ," scheduled to hold in China from August 4 to 10, 2026 . China described the Nigerian envoy's acceptance of the invitation to attend the...
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PFIPC: Arewa Professional Forum Backs Digital Reforms, Seeks Full Adoption Across MDAs

  The Arewa Professional Forum (APF) has urged the Federal Government to accelerate the adoption of digital governance and paperless administration across Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), saying recent developments surrounding the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) underscore the need to strengthen institutional systems rather than dwell on assigning blame. In a statement issued on Friday, July 31, 2026, and signed by its National President, Comrade Auwal Muhammed , the Forum said attention should be focused on consolidating ongoing public service reforms capable of preventing administrative lapses through technology-driven governance. According to the Forum, the issues surrounding the PFIPC should serve as a wake-up call for government institutions to eliminate manual processes that often create opportunities for delays, weak documentation and verification challenges. The APF noted that one of the landmark achievements under the leadership of...
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World Anti-Trafficking Day: NDDC Representative Calls for United Action Against Human Trafficking

  The Cross River State Representative on the Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission , NDDC , Rt. Hon. (Otuekong) Orok Otu Duke , has called for stronger collaboration among governments, security agencies, civil society organisations and local communities to combat human trafficking, describing the crime as a grave violation of human dignity and a threat to national development. In a statement to commemorate the 2026 World Day Against Trafficking in Persons , Duke said the fight against human trafficking requires a collective response that addresses not only criminal networks but also the socio-economic conditions that make people, especially women and children, vulnerable to exploitation. According to him, human trafficking continues to destroy lives, separate families and rob communities of their most productive citizens, stressing that every stakeholder has a responsibility to protect vulnerable persons from traffickers. He said: "Human trafficking is one of the most ...
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UNICROSS Commends Governor Otu's Educational Reforms, Canvasses Greater Stakeholder Collaboration

  The Vice Chancellor of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), Prof. Francisca Bassey , has commended the Governor of Cross River State, His Excellency, Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu , for his sustained commitment to educational development, expressing confidence that his administration will continue to deepen reforms in the sector and groom the next generation of leaders for the state. Prof. Bassey gave the commendation while delivering the keynote presentation titled "From Beneficiaries to Partners: How the People of Cross River State Can Sustain and Deepen Governor Bassey Otu's Educational Reforms, Using the University of Cross River State as a Benchmark" at the 2026 Cross River Political Advocacy Summit held on Friday, July 24, 2026, at the Pearl Ballroom of Metropolitan Hotel, Calabar. The Vice Chancellor recalled that, while serving as Senator, Governor Otu facilitated the construction of the University's Administrative Building—the largest building ...
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NDDC Board Undergoes Strategic Governance Programme at University of East London

  The Cross River State Representative on the Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Rt. Hon. (Otuekong) Orok Otu Duke, Ph.D, has joined the Chairman of the Commission, Chiedu Ebie, Esq., and other members of the NDDC Board in London for a three day Executive Programme in Strategic Leadership and Governance at the prestigious Royal Docks School of Business and Law, University of East London. The high level executive programme brings together senior leaders, renowned academics and global governance experts in an intensive learning experience designed to sharpen leadership capacity, strengthen institutional governance and expose participants to emerging global trends shaping public sector organisations. Welcoming the NDDC delegation, the Vice Provost (Business) and Executive Dean of the Royal Docks School of Business and Law, Professor Fatima Annan-Diab, described the programme as a platform for meaningful knowledge exchange, innovation and collaborative learning. Sh...
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NNSS Calabar Commandant, Others Celebrate Zainab Zubair as Model of Discipline, Excellence at Passing Out Parade

  It was a celebration of discipline, sacrifice and exemplary character at the 2026 Passing Out Parade and Graduation Ceremony of the Nigerian Navy Secondary School (NNSS), Calabar, as the Commandant, Captain Muhammad Nura Dalhatu, singled out graduating student Zainab Opeyemi Zubair for outstanding conduct, describing her as one of the institution's finest ambassadors. The emotionally charged ceremony witnessed officers, instructors, parents and guests paying glowing tributes to the young graduate, whose six-year journey in the military institution culminated in a legacy of academic excellence, humility, leadership and selfless service. Addressing the gathering, Dalhatu recalled that shortly after assuming command in February 2025, he began identifying students whose conduct reflected the ideals of the institution, noting that Zainab immediately distinguished herself. "When I came to this school in February 2025, I started identifying exceptional students, and Zainab was one ...
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