Yuletide: Cross River NDDC Commissioner Distributes Thousands of Bags of Rice, Essential Items to Traditional Rulers, Security Heads, Government Officials

In the spirit of the Yuletide season, the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has distributed thousands of bags of rice and essential items to key stakeholders in Cross River State, ensuring that traditional rulers, security agencies, and top government functionaries are not left out of the festive cheer.

The distribution exercise, which involved hundreds of 50kg bags of rice and several cartons of vegetable oil, was personally supervised by the NDDC Commissioner representing Cross River State, Rt. Hon. Orok Duke.

The beneficiaries included leaders of the executive, legislative, and judicial arms of government in the state, paramount rulers under the Cross River State Traditional Rulers Council, and heads of various federal security agencies operating within the state.

Speaking during the exercise, Rt. Hon. Duke emphasized that the distribution was part of a larger effort by the NDDC to provide Christmas relief to critical stakeholders across the nine states that make up the Niger Delta region.

He reiterated that the welfare of the people remains a top priority for the Commission, aligning with the interventionist mandate of NDDC.

He further noted that the initiative supports the Renewed Hope agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, aimed at fostering development and ensuring the well-being of citizens in the region.

The exercise, which was warmly received by beneficiaries, underscores the NDDC’s continued commitment to supporting communities and institutions, especially during critical periods like the festive season.

Traditional rulers and security heads lauded the Commission for its thoughtful gesture, acknowledging its role in fostering unity and improving the quality of life for people in the region.

As the Niger Delta region continues to enjoy relative peace and progress, Rt. Hon. Orok Duke assured stakeholders that the NDDC would remain proactive in delivering impactful interventions aimed at improving socio-economic conditions across the region.

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