The Managing Director ,Chief Exectuive Officer of the NDBDA, Prince Ebitimi Amgbare, has paid a courtesy visit to the Senators representing the two catchment areas of the Authority in Delta state.
The senators represents 18 LGAs of the catchment areas of the Authority’s mandate .
Distinguish Senators Ede Dafinone,representing Delta Central Senatorial District and Senator Joel Onowakpo Thomas, Representing Delta South Senatorial District .
Prince Amgbare during the visit in Abuja solicits support of the duo to actualise the mandate of the Authority aimed at improving the living standards of the people within the catchment areas.
“I am here to solicit your support, to improve the living standards of our people within the catchment area.
” We solicit your support , to help us actualise our mandate” , he said .
Discussions during the visit centered around the critical need to alleviate and elevate the livelihoods of the indigenes in the Niger Delta area.
Prince Amgbare emphasized the importance of strategic collaboration between the NDBDA and the senators to address these concerns effectively.
He lamented that the Niger Delta, known for its vast natural resources and significant contributions to Nigeria’s economy, faces numerous challenges, including environmental degradation, unemployment, and underdevelopment.
Highlighting several key areas where immediate intervention could significantly impact the lives of the indigenes, the NDBDA boss said Environmental Restoration and Protection, Agricultural Development,
Infrastructure Improvement, Youth Empowerment and Skill Development, and Community Involvement in decision-making processes to ensure that projects are tailored to their specific needs and have long-term sustainability.
The Niger Delta, he said , has suffered extensive environmental damage due to oil exploration and other industrial activities and proposed joint efforts to clean up polluted areas, restore ecosystems, and implement sustainable environmental practices.
He noted that with collaborative efforts on the above areas
“there is hope for a better future for the indigenes of Delta South and Central, ultimately leading to a more prosperous Niger Delta region” .
Responding , the two senators expressed their commitment to working closely with the NDBDA and other stakeholders to implement these initiatives.
They acknowledged the vital role of the Niger Delta in the national economy and the need to prioritize the welfare of its people.
In a.similar development , the Managing Director and Chief Exectuive Officer, of the Niger Delta Basin Development Authority (NDBDA),Prince Ebitimi Amgbare , has also paid a courtesy visit to Dr. Stella Okotete, the Executive Director, Business Development, at the Nigerian Export-Import Bank (NEXIM), at her office in Abuja .
The visit was part of the collaborative efforts to bolster the development of the core mandate areas of the NDBDA in the Niger Delta region.
In his remarks during the visit , Prince Amgbare who lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for retaining Dr. Stella Okotete as the Executive Director, Business Development at NEXIM, also highlited her exceptional contributions to the financial sector and her dedication to economic development. Oketete’s leadership at NEXIM, the NDBDA boss added, has been marked by a focus on improving access to finance for small and medium-sized enterprises; championing various programmes designed to provide final support and capacity building resources.
In her response , Dr. Okotete who expressed her preparedness to partner with the NDBDA also highlighted the importance of collaborative efforts in achieving meaningful progress .
She assured Prince Amgbare of NEXIM’s commitment to contributing to the development of the core mandate areas and the
Niger Delta areas in general
While commending the NDBDA boss for the
bold steps taken thus far by liaising with other stakeholders from the region, she advised that similar collaborative efforts be extended to other relevant ministries, agencies, and private entities that could play pivotal roles in supporting the NDBDA’s objectives.
She emphasized the need for a multi-faceted approach involving various sectors to drive significant and sustainable development in the region.
Dr. Okotete congratulated Prince Amgbare on his recent appointment as the MD/CEO of the NDBDA, and expressed confidence in his ability to lead the authority towards achieving its goals.
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