Staff of the Niger Delta Development Commission in Akwa Ibom State gathered with families for a festive end-of-year get-together on Friday evening.
The joyful event featured an award ceremony, celebrating outstanding contributions and fostering community spirit among attendees.
Cherished Annual NDDC Tradition Thrills Akwa Ibom Staff and Families
The event has become a cherished annual tradition, eagerly anticipated by staff and families each year without fail.
Under Apostle Abasiandikan Nkono’s leadership, the NDDC Commissioner for Akwa Ibom State, it thrives on the Governing Board.
Hosted at the commission’s Uyo office, the celebration saw Apostle Nkono, assure employees of a markedly improved working environment and welfare in the coming year.
He revealed that the construction of the commission’s permanent office site in the state is over 80% complete and is scheduled for commissioning in the first quarter of 2026.
He linked the staff’s improved morale directly to better service for Akwa Ibom people.
“When our staff are happy, motivated, and operating in a conducive environment.
Productivity Soars, Benefiting Our Served Communities
Their productivity soars, and the beneficiaries are the communities we serve.
The new office complex will be a catalyst for this enhanced service. In 2026, we are prioritizing your welfare as the engine of our projects.”
Commissioner thanked President Bola Tinubu and Senate President Godswill Akpabio for robust support of NDDC’s 7th Board, plus Governor Umo Eno’s partnership.
He also thanked State Governor Pastor Umo Eno for his unwavering partnership with the Commission, fostering continued progress.
He catalogued 2025 Akwa Ibom key projects, crediting collaborative efforts of motivated NDDC team.
NDDC Achievements: Medical Outreaches, Youth Skills Empower Niger Delta
Achievements: free medical outreaches, youth skills schemes empower Niger Delta communities effectively.
Initiatives: ‘Operation Light Up Niger Delta’, roads, expanded scholarships, sports investments boost regional development.
“From the scholarship awardees studying abroad to the communities now lit up at night and the youths learning trades, we are writing a story of tangible progress.
This is the dividend of a focused board and a dedicated workforce.”
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State NDDC Staff Union Chairman, Comrade Elijah Obio, also praised him separately for sustaining these events for three consecutive years.
They revealed Akwa Ibom State uniquely hosts consistent staff-and-family celebrations among the nine NDDC member-states, setting it apart from others.
State Rep’s Leadership Forges Unique NDDC Tradition and Unity
“This event is more than a party; it is a statement that here in Akwa Ibom, our people are valued. It fosters a unique sense of family and commitment.
We pray for continued wisdom and good health for our leader and all staff as we move into a promising new year.”
Vibrant NDDC Event Thrills with Kids’ Competitions and Family Fun
The event buzzed with vibrant activities, including keenly contested children’s competitions that thrilled young participants and families throughout the gathering.
Energetic cultural dance displays captivated crowds, complemented by special prayers for the commission, Akwa Ibom State, and Nigeria’s prosperity.
The highpoint was the presentation of awards to staff members recognized for exceptional productivity over the year.
