In a significant move towards fostering sustainable development in the Niger Delta region, the Niger Delta Development Commission and the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas have formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding.
According to The PUNCH, this agreement outlines their shared objectives and the various areas of collaboration aimed at delivering lasting development initiatives in the region.
The MoU was signed at the NLNG’s Corporate Head Office in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NLNG, Dr. Philip Mshelbila, and Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, the Managing Director of NDDC, inked the agreement.
The signing ceremony was attended by executives from both organizations.
Director of Corporate Affairs at NDDC, Pius Ughakpoteni, announced this collaboration.
According to him, the agreement reflects the commitment of both organizations to empower communities within the Niger Delta region, enhance local content and capacity development, and ensure effective project delivery by working closely with stakeholders throughout the value chain.
Dr. Mshelbila expressed his hopes that this partnership with NDDC would serve as a model for how such collaborations can bring about positive transformation in the Niger Delta region.
The collaboration is anticipated to bring forth meaningful initiatives that contribute to the sustainable development of this vital region.
Mshelbila stated, “Today, we are proud to formalise our partnership with the NDDC, an organisation empowered to deliver development projects in this vital region of our nation.
“At Nigeria LNG, our journey has always been guided by a commitment to seek strategic partners in sustainable development. Our partnership with NDDC is evidence of this commitment.”
Continuing, he said, “We understand that our success is linked to the well-being and prosperity of the communities in which we operate.
Therefore, investing in projects and initiatives that empower these communities, promote social inclusion, and foster economic growth is an ethical responsibility.”
In his remarks, NDDC’s Managing Director, Ogbuku, said the MoU heralded a new era of collaboration for the betterment of the Niger Delta region and the nation.
“The NDDC and the NLNG are poised to create a more prosperous, inclusive, and sustainable future for Nigeria and its people,” he said.
