The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has organized a one-day stakeholders’ engagement and capacity-building workshop for communities within the Niger Delta, calling for stronger community ownership and protection of its projects.
During the training sessions, participants were enlightened on key thematic areas of the Commission’s mandate, particularly on equitable development and the provision of sustainable and affordable livelihoods for people in the region.
The guest lecturer, Ajibola Samsideen Shekoni, PhD, who spoke on the topic “Strengthening Community Ownership Framework for Sustainable NDDC Projects Monitoring and Protection Against Vandalism and Theft,” stressed the importance of community participation in safeguarding development projects. He noted that projects can only achieve their intended impact when residents within host communities take responsibility for their protection.
Other guest speakers also underscored the need to ensure the sustainability and durability of development projects across the Niger Delta.
Representing Orok Duke, Cross River State’s representative on the NDDC Board, emphasized the need for a multi-sectoral collaboration involving communities, security agencies, and relevant stakeholders to curb vandalism and theft of public assets. He further assured participants of government’s commitment to improving the welfare and living standards of Niger Deltans.
The stakeholders’ engagement, organized by the Commission’s Corporate Affairs Directorate, featured lectures and interactive sessions that encouraged active participation from attendees. At the end of the exercise, participants were presented with certificates of attendance.
Those in attendance included traditional rulers, Community-Based Organizations (CBOs), youth representatives, security personnel, and other carefully selected stakeholders from across the region.
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