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NDDC Speeds Up Construction Of Kaa-Ataba Bridge In Rivers

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NDDC Speeds Up Construction Of Kaa-Ataba Bridge In Rivers

The construction work on the 1.2-kilometre Kaa-Ataba Bridge in Rivers State, being undertaken by the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has reached an advanced stage and is expected to be delivered soon.

Speaking at the Project site, the Managing Director of the construction firm, Engineer Christian Emeozor, described the multi-billion-naira project as ambitious and impactful, linking the Khana Local Government Area to the Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers State.

Emeozor assured that his company was making every effort to complete the job expeditiously. He noted that irregular tidal waves had hampered the delivery of construction materials to the site and affected the schedule for crossing the remaining beams on the bridge.

According to Emeozor, the construction firm had made efforts to address adverse weather conditions, which had contributed to delays in completing the project. He promised that more men and materials would be committed to the project to ensure that it was delivered on schedule.

He said that, despite the challenges, the bridge project would be tackled with sufficient manpower and equipment to compensate for the reduced working hours due to the unfavourable weather conditions.

Emeozor expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the host communities, applauding them for their support and cooperation in executing the project. He noted that the project would open up the communities in the area, reduce accidents associated with crossing the river, and boost socio-economic activities.

He observed: “The bridge project will improve the quality of life of the people of Kaa and Ataba, as well as help transport farm produce, goods and properties from the rich agricultural area.”

He assured his company would do everything necessary to ensure the project’s early completion, declaring, “We are committed to delivering on speed and quality.”

Recall that the NDDC Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, recently briefed President Bola Tinubu on the progress made on the Kaa-Ataba Bridge and other legacy projects of the Commission.

Prosperity Cup: Okoroma United Face Akinima/Biogbo FC In Mouth-watering Final

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Prosperity Cup: Okoroma United Face Akinima/Biogbo FC In Mouth-watering Final

‎‎… As Afini Again, Reach The Final

Akinima/Biogbo FC of Ogboloma in Yenagoa Local Government Area and Okoroma United from Okoroma in Nembe LGA will battle for the ₦30,000,000 prize money in Nigeria’s biggest grassroots football fiesta, the Bayelsa Governor’s Football Tournament, tagged the Prosperity Cup.
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‎Akinima/Biogbo beat former champions, Krosaders FC of Peretorugbene by two goals to one in an encounter decided at the Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa, to qualify for the final of the tournament for the first time.
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‎Defending champions, Afini Ladies of Amarata square up against Active Ladies in the women’s category. Goals from Augustine Chidinma, Favour Ufiaka, Ogolo Blessing at halftime on 17, 25 and 30 minutes respectively gave Afini Ladies the well-deserved victory.
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‎Okoroma United in the first semi-final overpowered Mountain of the Lord Deliverance Ministry, MLDM FC by three goals to two to reach a historic tournament final.
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‎A hat trick from Noble Erasmus on 5, 54, 73 minutes was all Okoroma needed to sail through. Goals by midfielder, Omoro Bright on 45 minutes and James Ofiefemote just before the final whistle were not enough to see MLDM FC through to the final of the competition.
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‎The third place match will see Krosaders FC up against MLDM FC of Odi at 3.00pm while Ezougha Queens will entertain Bayelsa Stars in the women’s category at 1.00pm.
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‎The FC Barcelona/Prosperity Cup scouting programme entered day two with beautiful display of football by players in the Under-15 and Under-19 categories.
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‎The Prosperity Cup/Barcelona FC partnership, facilitated by Sylvester Okonkwo of Whiz-kid Ventures of the Netherlands, will culminate into the establishment of a world-class football academy in Yenagoa, where products of the Bayelsa Governor’s Football Tournament would be nurtured and mentored as the historical signing of the MoU gets underway this weekend.
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‎The Member representing Yenagoa Constituency 1 in the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Chief Ayibanegiyefa Egba, noted that the competition has given a new direction to the development of female football in the State.
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‎According to her, football has moved from a recreational activity to a money-spinnng venture, urging the young ladies to combine their sporting career along side education, which will serve as a buffer after retirement from active sports.
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‎A visibly satisfied coach of Akinima/Biogbo, Ibomotimi Fyneface in his post-match reaction, said the victory reflects the commitment and the determination of the team, pointing out that their aim was to lift the trophy and smile home with the N30 million prize money.
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‎Also, Man of the match, Omasua Wisdom, said he was pleased with the show of determination by his team mates throughout the encounter, that their attention has now moved to the final of the tournament coming up on Friday, May 8, 2026.

FC Barcelona Officials Impressed With Facilities on Ground

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FC Barcelona Officials Impressed With Facilities on Ground

‎… As Grand Finale of Prosperity Cup Gets Underway.

‎Ahead of the official signing of the Memorandum of Understanding, MoU that will pave the way for the setting up of the FC Barcelona-affiliated Bayelsa Starlets Academy, officials of the Spanish football giants have expressed satisfaction with facilities on ground.

The FC Barcelona officials made the assertion while speaking shortly after a facilities tour to the Bayelsa Medical University, BMU Hostels, the Sampou campus of the institution, Belary Montessori International School, along Tombia/Imiringi Road and the ongoing 30,000-capacity stadium at Igbogene in Yenagoa, the State capital.

The tour, which was led by the Director General of the Prosperity Cup, Mr. Ono Akpe, alongside the Permanent Secretary of the Bayelsa State Ministry of Sports Development, Mr. Pere Efeke, was to ascertain the suitability and level of construction work done on the facilities, expected to facilitate the take-off of the Bayelsa Starlet Academy.
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‎While speaking shortly after the tour, FC Barcelona Technical Adviser, Mr Alberto Lafuente, said
he was pleased with what he saw on ground during the visit.

Mr Lafuente, who noted that the state government was being intentional in its plan to set up the Bayelsa Starlets Academy, said the academy, when fully operational, would rewrite the story of grassroots footballers in the state in the nearest future.
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‎Also, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Sports Development, Mr. Pere Efeke remarked that the ministry was committed to the development of sports, stating that the academy would take the youths off the streets.
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‎He stated that the ongoing construction work at the stadium would be completed at the stipulated time, maintaining that the Prosperity Cup has become the pride of grassroots football in the country.
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‎Earlier, Vice Chancellor, Bayelsa Medical University, BMU, Prof. Dimie Ogoina represented by Deputy Vice Chancellor, Prof. Ligha Aloysius Ebi, noted that beyond the award of certificates, the institution accords priority to sports development.
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‎Director General of the tournament, Mr Ono Akpe earlier in an address, said Sampou would be the permanent site for the academy, that the target would be for players to combine education and their football career.
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‎Meanwhile, in the on-going Prosperity Cup, the third place matches for both men and women will come up on Thursday, 7th of May, 2026 at the Samson Siasia Stadium where the Mountain of the Lord Deliverance Ministry, MLDM FC will battle Krosaders FC at 3.00pm
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‎Ezeougha Oueens will face Bayelsa Stars in the women’s category at 1.00pm, with the grand finale in both the men and women’s categories, slated for Friday, 8th of May, 2026.

Be Fair To All Contestants, Gov Diri Charges IYC Electoral Committee

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Be Fair To All Contestants, Gov Diri Charges IYC Electoral Committee

Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has advised the electoral committee for the forthcoming Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) election to be fair to all contestants and ensure a credible process.

Governor Diri gave the charge on Tuesday when the IYC President, Comrade Jonathan Lokpobiri, presented the Dr. Charles Ikimi-led electoral committee to him at Government House, Yenagoa.

A statement by Chief Press Secretary, Daniel Alabrah noted that the Bayelsa governor said a lot rests on the shoulders of Ikimi and members of his committee, urging them to avoid the recent election-related crisis in the Ijaw National Congress (INC).

He assured of his administration’s support for the Ijaw nation’s topmost youth organisation but warned against its involvement in partisan politics.

Governor Diri said he was closely monitoring the IYC activities, including its recent convention that produced a new constitution, which he noted would address issues challenging its existence.

He said: “As the electoral committee, a lot rests on your shoulders. I will not want a repeat of what played out during the recently held Ijaw National Congress election here in Yenagoa. Make sure you are fair to all contestants in the election.

“My administration will continue to give the needed support for the Ijaw Youth Council to grow. However, the body must not be politicised as we have witnessed in other quarters.

“I have followed the activities of the council closely, including the convention that produced its constitution. I am delighted that the IYC has successfully drafted a document to address the issues challenging its existence.”

Diri admonished the organisation’s leadership not to forget the history of the Ijaw struggle birthed by the late Major Isaac Adaka Boro, and that it should work with the INC to speak against issues of injustice and environmental genocide in the Niger Delta region.

He also commended the outgoing leadership for initiating the construction of a permanent secretariat for the council.

Earlier, Comrade Jonathan Lokpobiri, in his remarks, expressed gratitude to Governor Diri for his consistent support to the council.

Lokpobiri, while formally presenting the electoral committee for the 2026 IYC National Convention, noted that the committee will oversee the election scheduled for July 11, 2026.

He stated that the council had successfully produced the final copy of its constitution, saying it was an achievement that had eluded past leaderships.

The IYC leader explained that the constitution serves as the guiding framework for activities of the body.

Lokpobiri also informed the governor that this year’s Boro Day celebration would be the last under his leadership and that he intends to make it memorable.

He added that the council had undertaken the construction of a complex comprising a training centre, workshop and administrative block through the support of individuals and organisations committed to development of the Ijaw nation.

 

Okoroma United, Krosaders FC, Others, Advance to the Semi-finals

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Okoroma United, Krosaders FC, Others, Advance to the Semi-finals

… What the Stats Say
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‎After two months of scintillating football across thirty different centres. in the Bayelsa Governor’s Football Tournament, also known as the Prosperity Cup, the men have been separated from the boys.

‎Nembe LGA champions, Okoroma United at the Otuasega centre thrashed Mini FC of Minibie by four goals to one to progress to the semi finals. A brace from Itaribo Opubo on 13 and 27 minutes, Bebeto Nike on 23 and Alkali Murphy’s 81 minutes’ goal were all Okoroma needed to wrap up the match. Mini FC’s Alkali Nelson pulled one back, a consolatory effort that was too little too late.
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‎In the second game at the Otuasega Township Stadium, former champions, Krosaders FC of Peretorugbene pipped hard-fighting Mountain of Fire Ministry (MFM) FC by a lone goal, courtesy of Moses Anthony’s beautiful, textbook strike.
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‎Elsewhere, Akinima/Biogbo of Ogboloma at the Golf pitch, Onopa ended the enterprising Kolobiriowei FC of Bolu-Orua’s fairy tale run in the tournament, with a 4-2 victory via penalty shootout after a one-all draw in regulation time
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‎Mountain of the Lord Deliverance Ministry (MLDM) FC of Odi delivered a clinical job with a three nil bashing of Izuo Gillette FC of Kpansia in their match decided at the Onopa centre.

Miesefe Benson put MLDM FC in front on 32 minutes. Shaka ThankGod and Oweifa Richmund compounded Izuo Gillette’s woes few minutes before the final whistle to send the church boys into the semi finals.
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‎Meanwhile, a total of 530 goals were scored in 220 games in the preliminary round. A hundred and eighty of the 220 matches were decided in regulation time while 40 games were settled via penalty shootout, averaging 2.41 goals per match.
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‎The round of 32 fixtures recorded 34 goals, with 11 matches ending in regulation time while five games were settled via penalty shootouts, and averaging 2.13 goals per match.
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‎Eleven goals were scored in eight matches in the round of 16 matches, five games were decided in regulation time while three were decided via penalty shootouts, averaging 1.38 goals per match.
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‎The quarter-finals produced 10 goals, with three of the four matches decided in regulation time while one fixture was settled via penalty shootout, averaging 2.5 goals per match.

‎The semi-final ties for both men and women will commence on Monday, 4th May, 2026 alongside the FC Barcelona scouting programme, at the Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa.

Prosperity Cup: Okoroma United, Active Ladies Reach Historic Tournament Final

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Prosperity Cup: Okoroma United, Active Ladies Reach Historic Tournament Final

‎‎… As FC Barcelona/Prosperity Cup International Scouting Exercise Enters Day Two
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‎Okoroma United of Okoroma in Nembe Local Government Area, Active Ladies Football Academy of Agudama have both qualified for the men and women’s final in Nigeria’s biggest grassroots football fiesta, the Bayelsa Governor’s Football Tournament, tagged the Prosperity Cup.
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‎Nembe LGA champions, Okoroma United overpowered entertaining Mountain of the Lord Deliverance Ministry, MLDM FC by three goals to two in an encounter decided at the Samson Siasia Stadium to reach an historic tournament final.
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‎A hat trick from Noble Erasmus on 5, 54, 73 minutes and midfielder Omoro Bright’s 45 minutes, as well as James Ofiefemote’s goal just before the final whistle for MLDM FC were not enough to see them through to the final of the competition.
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‎Okoroma United will now face the winners of the second semi-final tie between Krosaders FC of Peretorugbene and Akinima/Biogbo of Ogboloma on Tuesday, 5th May at the Samson Siasia Stadium at 4.00pm
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‎Active Ladies FA in the first semi-final of the women’s tournament beat last year’s finalists, Ezougha Queens 3-0 on penalties after a barren draw in regulation time to reach their first Prosperity Cup final.
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‎The second semi-final fixtures will come up on Tuesday, 5th May, 2026 as defending champions, Afini Ladies of Amarata tackle Bayelsa Stars at 2.00pm while the men’s semi final will kick-off at 4.00pm at the Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa.
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‎Earlier in the day, the three-day FC Barcelona/Prosperity Cup scouting programme, aimed at discovering budden talents, got underway.
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‎The exercise monitored by FC Barcelona officials led by FC Barcelona Directors, Bernat Villa Gorriz and Alberto Lafuente, saw Mustapha FA triumphing three nil over Yenagoa City FA in the U-15 category while Bayelsa Starlets played out a barren draw with Silina FC in the U-19 category.
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‎The Prosperity Cup/Barcelona FC partnership, which was facilitated by Sylvester Okonkwo of Whiz-kid Ventures of the Netherlands, will culminate into the establishment of a world-class football academy in Yenagoa, where products of the Bayelsa Governor’s Football Tournament would be nurtured and mentored as the historical MoU signing gets underway this weekend.
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‎The Member representing Sagbama Constituency 3 in the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Mrs Ebizi Ndiomu-Brown, noted that the Prosperity Cup has improved the quality of women’s football in the State, adding that she was optimistic that products of the tournament will soon graduate into the national teams.
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‎Mrs. Ndiomu-Brown reaffirmed her continued commitment to youth empowerment and community development through sports.
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‎She lauded the governor, Senator Douye Diri and his Deputy, Dr. Peter Akpe for their invaluable contributions to the development of sports in the last six years of the Prosperity administration.
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‎Victorious coach of Okoroma United, Ebinimi Festus in his post match reaction, said his team came prepared for the tournament, pointing out that their aim was to go home with the 30,000,000 prize money of the tournament.
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‎Also, coach of MLDM FC, Collins Robert, attributed his team’s defeat to their poor outing in the first half and costly mistakes by the goalkeeper, maintaining that the team did not play to his instructions.

NDDC Reaffirms Commitment To Institutional Reforms

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NDDC Reaffirms Commitment To Institutional Reforms

The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has reaffirmed its commitment to implementing the Federal Government’s digital transformation policy, particularly regarding procurement reforms, as part of efforts to promote transparency, efficiency, and accountability within the Commission.

Speaking during a Stakeholders and Service Providers Sensitisation and Training Workshop in Warri, Delta State, the Director, Procurement Department, NDDC, Dr Chuks Osuji, said the initiative was meant to educate key stakeholders, including government officials, procurement officers, consultants and contractors, private-sector vendors, and civil society organisations, on recent reforms and the transition to a fully digitised procurement framework.

A statement by NDDCs Director, Corporate Affairs,Seledi Thompson-Wakama noted that  Osuji, who was represented by the Deputy Director, Procurement, Mr Tumi Grant, said that the NDDC was determined to adopt global best practices and improve service delivery. He underscored the importance of equipping stakeholders with the knowledge and tools needed to engage effectively with the digitised procurement system.

He noted: “This effort is part of a broader commitment to modernised procurement practices, which reduces inefficiencies and ensures value for money. Digitisation will make the work easier; you can do your bidding from anywhere, without the bottleneck of the manual process. It will end nepotism, bureaucracy, and illegality in the process.”

In his remarks, the NDDC Director, Delta State Office, Engr. Onoriode Omo-Udoyo, stated that the Federal Government’s directive on the digitisation of operations of all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies, MDAs, must be fully implemented. He observed that procurement, as a key interface between the Commission and contractors/service providers, had its own specific digital template.

He explained that the workshop was organised to sensitise and educate stakeholders on the Commission’s digitised procurement process, ensuring proper understanding and seamless integration into the new system.

He further highlighted that the digitisation of procurement would improve efficiency, enhance transparency and accountability, and reduce delays and irregularities associated with manual processes. He urged participants to actively engage and take full advantage of the workshop as the Commission transitions to a more efficient and accountable procurement regime.

Presenting a paper on policy reform and transparency in procurement, one of the resource persons, Dr Rex Ugulu, a Research Coordinator in Procurement Management at the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, outlined the concept and importance of public procurement in economic development, service delivery, and accountability.

He emphasised the need for the transition from traditional procurement methods to digital systems, noting that procurement automation enhances transparency, reduces corruption, and improves efficiency.

Prosperity Cup DG Predicts Brighter Future for Bayelsa Youths

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Prosperity Cup DG Predicts Brighter Future for Bayelsa Youths

…‎ FC Barcelona Academy MOU to be Signed
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‎Director General of Nigeria’s biggest grassroots football spectacle, the Bayelsa Governor’s Football Tournament, tagged the Prosperity Cup, Mr. Ono Akpe says the FC Barcelona Academy in Bayelsa will give grassroots players in the State a new direction in the pursuit of their footballing career.
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‎Mr. Akpe made the assertion in an interview with journalists ahead of the grand finale of Season 8 of the Bayelsa Governor’s Football Tournament.
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‎He noted that due to the philosophy and focus of the FC Barcelona team, a team of scouts were sent to different centres during the preliminary stage of the tournament, to identify young talents in the competition within the age bracket of 13 to 19, pointing out that players would be harnessed and assessed by the FC Barcelona technical team.
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‎According to him, the organisers of the Prosperity Cup are very intentional this year to ensure that beyond the prize money and trophy, that sports development is taken to a level where grassroots players in the State can have the opportunity to fly the state’s flag at both the national and international stage.
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‎Mr. Akpe said ensuring that grassroots footballers earn a living through football was the reason behind setting up the FC Barcelona academy, for which a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will be signed on the 8th of May, 2026 during the grand finale of the tournament.
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‎He explained that the FC Barcelona officials would be in Yenagoa for a period of one week for a scouting programme, assessment of facilities in the State, meeting with relevant state government officials, and signing the MoU that would crystalize into Bayelsa Starlet Academy, which will eventually metamorphose into the FC Barcelona Academy.
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‎The DG asserted that the coming of the FC Barcelona Academy was going to help the tournament to have a structured arrangement where players that are discovered in the competition will have the opportunity to ply their trade with FC Barcelona and other European football giants.
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‎He further explained that one of the biggest challenges faced by grassroots football developers across the country is the fact that when a good player is identified and taken outside the shores of the country, football agents shortchange the clubs, maintaining that the act has become a problem to the development of sports.
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‎Mr Akpe opined that with the structured academy in the State, FC Barcelona would principally be involved in all transfer processes, saying that any player who leaves the country either by loan or outright sale would go under the watch of FC Barcelona provided they came from the academy.
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‎With the grand finale of the competition coming up on Friday, 8th of May, 2026, Mr. Akpe believes that the tournament has lived up to its expectations, starting with the preliminary round, LGA finals, round of 32, round of 16 and the quarter finals.
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‎He commended the Governor, Senator Douye Diri, the Deputy Governor, Dr Peter Akpe and the Commissioner for Sports Development, Dr Daniel Igali for their unwavering commitment to the development of grassroots football in the State, describing this year’s support as massive.
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‎He equally lauded the tournament’s sponsors, Premium Trust Bank, Linkage Assurance, NDDC, NCDMB, Nigeria Customs Service, Binad Table Water, Bayelsa State Board of Internal Revenue and King George’s Court for investing in grassroots sports development.

6,200 Applicants Take Computer Test For NDDC Foreign Scholarship

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6,200 Applicants Take Computer Test For NDDC Foreign Scholarship

The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has conducted a Computer-Based Test, CBT, for 6,200 shortlisted applicants from the nine Niger Delta states for its Foreign Postgraduate Scholarship Programme.

Speaking during the CBT, held at the Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt, the NDDC Director of Education, Health and Social Services, Dr Patience Ezugu, said the 2026 computer test was the second phase of the scholarship exercise, noting that the programme was designed to deepen human capital development across the Niger Delta region.

She stated: “This programme is designed to invest in human capital development, which remains a priority for the present administration of the NDDC. We want to build a region where our people are equipped to compete globally, knowing that one successful scholar can uplift an entire family and contribute meaningfully to society.”

Ezugu noted that the programme had been running since 2010, sponsoring scholars in reputable foreign universities. She noted: “Many of them return after completing their studies to contribute to the region’s development. The process is transparent, and candidates know their scores immediately after completing the test, which determines whether they qualify for the next phase.”

Also speaking, the Director of Education, Dr Awele Chukwudifu, said the Foreign Postgraduate Scholarship Programme was designed to create a measurable impact in the Niger Delta and empower youths in the region through quality education.

She commended the Board and Management of the NDDC for sustaining the programme, noting that it had continued to produce outstanding academic results over the years.
Chukwudifu said: “One of the strengths of this process is its transparency. As soon as a candidate completes the test, the result appears, reinforcing the credibility and integrity of the exercise. We are optimistic that through this process, the region, especially its youths, will be better empowered.”

One of the candidates, Victor Diekedie, described the application and examination process as free, fair, and transparent.

Another candidate, Miss Ndukwe Esther, also commended the smooth and transparent conduct of the exercise, describing the scholarship initiative as a laudable intervention that was empowering youths of the Niger Delta.
She expressed optimism that her good score would earn her a place among the successful beneficiaries.

Providing insight into the conduct of the exercise, the consultant overseeing the process, Mr Godson Ideozu, disclosed that over 16,000 candidates applied for the scholarship, out of which 6,200 were shortlisted for the CBT stage.

He explained that the test sessions were spread across four days, with six to seven sessions held daily to accommodate candidates from across the Niger Delta region.
Ideozu said: “As soon as a candidate completes the examination, the result is uploaded immediately to the portal. This makes the process transparent, open, and credible. From there, qualified candidates are selected for the oral interview stage.”

He noted that the transparent, technology-driven process underscored the Commission’s commitment to fairness, accountability, and excellence in selecting beneficiaries for the scholarship programme.

Procurement Policy Reforms: NDDC Sensitises Stakeholders In Abia

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Procurement Policy Reforms: NDDC Sensitises Stakeholders In Abia

The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has extended the sensitisation programme for Niger Delta stakeholders on policy reform and the digitisation of its procurement system to promote transparency, efficiency and accountability in the Commission to Abia State.

Speaking during the NDDC Procurement Policy Reform and Digitisation Stakeholders Sensitisation and Training Summit in Aba, Abia State, the NDDC Director, Procurement, Dr Chuks Osuji, said the initiative was meant to drive Institutional reforms, strengthen the system, enhance transparency and reposition public sector service delivery for development across the Niger Delta region.

Osuji, who was represented by the NDDC Assistant Director, Procurement, Engr. Freeman Okwurakpo stated that the Commission was committed to driving impactful initiatives to improve the quality of life of the people. He stated, “The sensitisation workshop reflects our ongoing efforts to build capacity, Institutional knowledge, and adopt innovative solutions that align with global best practices in governance and service delivery.”

Osuji said further: “We believe empowering stakeholders, contractors, and service providers with the right knowledge and resources can accelerate development and create lasting value for our communities. The obvious consequence of this sensitisation workshop is to get stakeholders, contractors and service providers of the Commission to align their procurement operations to the strategic repositioning of the Commission for efficient service delivery.”

“As we go digital in procurement operations and activities in the NDDC, economic revolution beckons on the horizon; our social renaissance as a regional community is at hand. We certainly cannot stop this positive change; we therefore urge you to join us as we move from transactional to transformational service delivery to our people.”

The NDDC Director, Abia State office, Mr Anderson Ukeh, lauded the Commission’s Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, for making it possible for the programme to be held in Abia State. Ukeh said the NDDC was fully digitised and automated through Ogbuku’s efforts, noting that the Commission had moved from transaction to transformation, stating that “It is a new chapter in the NDDC.”

The facilitator for the training and Associate Professor, Department of Procurement Management, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, FUTO, Dr Rex Ugulu, said the initiative aims to educate key stakeholders, which include government officials, private sector partners, Civil society organisations, and the general public, on the benefits and implementation strategies of modernised procurement processes.

According to him, “Central to this reform is the transition from manual, paper-based systems to a fully digital platform that enhances accessibility, reduces delays and minimises opportunities for corruption.”

Ugulu emphasised that digitising the procurement process was not merely a technological upgrade but a critical government reform. He stated, “By embracing digital tools, we are promoting transparency, improving service delivery and ensuring that public resources are managed more responsibly.”

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