Port Harcourt—The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has formally dedicated to God its new headquarters building at the Marine Base, Port Harcourt.
NDDC Interim Administrator, Dr Effiong Akwa, who spoke during a praise and worship ceremony held at the new office complex, stated that the commission was at the dawn of a new era.
According to a statement by Dr. Ibitoye Abosede, the director of corporate affairs of the commission, Akwa dedicated the new building to God and as well showed gratitude for the peace experienced in Port Harcourt and the Niger Delta in general.
Akwa also appealed to oil companies that are failing in their remittances to the commission to do so earnestly, saying that without the oil companies co-operation, the commission will fail in its mandate for which it was established.
The NDDC Chief Executive Officer said: “It’s a good thing to thank God and also dedicate the new building to Him. As Christians, whatever is dedicated unto God is preserved forever.
“We have collectively prayed that no calamity will befall any person here. No evil will take place here and the almighty God will protect all our staff and contractors.
“With God, nothing shall be impossible for NDDC. It is the almighty God that rules in the affairs of men. As we have come together to seek the face of the Lord, nothing shall hinder our progress.”
The special adviser on technical matters to the interim administrator, Engr. Ubong James, in his remarks, said the dedication was an indication that the NDDC was repositioning for better service delivery to the people of the Niger Delta region.
In his remarks, the NDDC director of administration, Dr Charles Akpan, stated that the dedication was a landmark event in the history of the commission.
He affirmed that the NDDC fellowship group had been given a befitting place for worshiping God in the commission’s Christian complex.
