The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr Samuel Ogbuku, has said that the commission is deliberately investing in initiatives that will transform Nigeria’s education sector, stressing that teachers remain central to national development.
 
Ogbuku spoke while announcing the commission’s endorsement and full support for the High Impact Conference for Educators (HICE) 2026, a flagship programme of the Explore Foundation scheduled to be held on April 11 in Asaba.
 
The conference, themed “Empowering Educators: The Path to Transformation,” is designed to equip teachers with practical tools, fresh knowledge, and renewed motivation to improve learning outcomes across the country.
 
According to Ogbuku, education remains the bedrock of sustainable national growth, noting that the commission’s backing of the conference reflects its broader commitment to human capital development in the Niger Delta and beyond.
 
He said: “Education is the foundation upon which the future of any nation is built. At the NDDC, we recognise the critical role of educators in shaping the next generation.
 
“By endorsing and supporting HICE 2026, we are contributing to the transformation of education in the Niger Delta and Nigeria at large.”
 
He described the conference as a strategic platform that will empower teachers, strengthen classroom practice and stimulate long-term reforms in the sector.
 
Convener of HICE, Mrs Uche Monu, said this year’s edition is expected to attract more than 500 educators, administrators, policymakers and thought leaders from across Nigeria.
 
Monu explained that participants would be exposed to innovative teaching methods, practical strategies for improving classroom delivery and structured networking opportunities aimed at building a strong community of education reform advocates.