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The Ezue Obhan Anyama community and the council of traditional rulers in Ogba LGA of Bayelsa state, have conferred a chieftaincy title on Samuel Ogbuku, managing director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).

Ogbuku was conferred with the traditional title of Edi I of Obhan Anyama Kingdom.

Speaking during a reception in honour of Ogbuku, Olali Ebe, chairman of the central planning committee, described the NDDC MD as a light that reflects on everybody.

Ebe who spoke on behalf of Ezue Obhan Anyama said the people have “implicit confidence in the ability of Ogbuku to perform his duties efficiently, effectively and creditably”.

“The light on the mountain will illuminate everybody. Chief Samuel Ogbuku is that light and everybody will benefit from his policies and actions.

“Ogbuku has shown courage, astuteness and firmness, becoming even more determined and committed in providing purposeful, focused and visionary leadership.

“This is targeted at ensuring peace to facilitate the sustainable development of the Niger Delta region.”

While bestowing the title on Ogbuku, Omie Theophilous, traditional ruler of Obhan Anyama, said it was in recognition of his “outstanding commitment” to Niger Delta development.

“What you are doing at NDDC to serve the people of the Niger Delta region is pleasing to us. We recognise and commend you,” Theophilus said.

“The people of the Niger Delta need a leader like you who cares about their affairs, who cares about their development and I want to assure you that we shall support you.”

In his acceptance remark, Ogbuku said the commission is committed to constructing additional pillars to re-enforce the structures in order to improve sustainable development of the Niger Delta region.

“I am confident that I will not fail to meet the expectations of the people. I know that you will support me to succeed and build more pillars for the development of our communities,” he said.

“We must unite and work in one accord to surmount the development challenges that confront our people. We are determined to succeed and there should be no excuse for failure.”