The youth wing of the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, on Thursday, commended the current leadership of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) for what it described as a remarkable turnaround in the Commission’s performance.

It stated that the achievements showcased recently as part of the activities marking the 25th anniversary of the NDDC were heart-warming.

National President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide, Mazi Okwu Nnabuike, in a statement, said that the current board had rekindled the spirit behind the formation of the NNDC.

According to him, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, had demonstrated the capacity to revive the organisation and justify its existence.

Okwu noted that Ohanaeze youths were particularly delighted with the various projects within the oil-producing areas in the South-East, viz Imo and Abia states.

He said, “Under the current leadership, every oil-producing area has been given a sense of belonging. There are various road and water projects, streetlights, among others, ongoing in the captured areas within Imo and Abia states.

“We were also delighted to see that every area was carried along during the 25th anniversary celebration to give them a feel of the organisation.”

Okwu further observed that NNDC projects remained the only viable government presence in most communities.

He added, “Host communities have never had it so good; this is an indication that President Bola Tinubu put the right people in place. We urge the board not to relent, but to continue this steady progress that has restored hope among oil producing communities.”