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NDDC living up to expectations 25 years after, says Uzodimma … Unveils Commission’s 25th Anniversary Logo; 2025 Sports Festival Mascot

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4 months ago

March 10, 2025

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GOVERNMENT OF IMO STATE

PRESS RELEASE

NDDC living up to expectations 25 years after, says Uzodimma

… Unveils Commission’s 25th Anniversary Logo; 2025 Sports Festival Mascot

Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has said that the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has lived up to expectations after 25 years of existence, applauding the Commission for its creative thinking of engaging young boys and girls through sports development.

Governor Uzodimma gave the verdict during the unveiling ceremony of the 25th Anniversary Logo of NDDC and Mascot for the 2025 Sports Festival referred to as ‘Bros’, weekend, at the Landmark Event Centre, New Owerri.

However, he advised the NDDC board and management to remain focused on the set goals of the Commission as an interventionist body, targeting the things that will improve the standard of living of the communities under their supervision going forward.

He expressed optimism that the new Logo will spur the Board and Management of NDDC for more service delivery and unwavering commitment towards achieving greater success in the Niger Delta Region.

The Governor maintained that NDDC remains a treasure, as the establishment of the Act in 1999 restored hope and confidence to the populace of the oil rich region.

He thanked the Board for choosing Imo State for the unveiling ceremony which he said “signifies a new beginning that at last Imo is safe and has restored its pride of place as the hospitality destination of the country.”

In his goodwill message, the Governor of Akwa-Ibom State, Pastor Umoh Eno, represented by his Special Adviser, Apostle Samuel Ekon, expressed joy for being part of the historic event.

He commended Governor Uzodimma for playing host at the event and the visible infrastructural development he has recorded in Imo State.

He noted that considering the network of roads built by the Governor, he deserved to be called “the Road Master.”

Other Speakers who gave their goodwill messages included; the Senate Committee on NDDC, Senator Asuquo Ekpenyon, the House Committee Chairman on NDDC, Hon. Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu, all of who commended the President BolaTinubu for delivering dividends of Democracy to the grassroot through NDDC. They pledged to always provide legislative support to the programmes of the Commission.

The Chairman of the 25th Anniversary Central Working Committee, Hon Boma Iyayi disclosed that the logo will be the official logo of NDDC for the year 2025, “while the
Sports Festival was religiously planned to bring together youths from the nine States of the State of the region.”

He expressed optimism that the Sports Festival will produce youths who will serve as sports giants that will represent the country in various sporting events, nationally and internationally.

Managing Director of the NDDC, Chief Samuel Ogbuku in his remarks highlighted the Commission’s journey since inception 25 years ago and said that the Commission has been positioned now to serve the region better in the years to come.

He thanked President Tinubu for the support the NDDC has received from him since assuming office, noting that the quality of members of the Board and management are a testament to the President’s commitment to the development of the region.

Ogbuku said after 25 years, the NDDC has every reason to celebrate and that they will stop at nothing to showcase what had been achieved in the years past which should embolden them to do more.

Highpoint of the event was the unveiling of the 25th Anniversary Logo, Sports Festival Mascot and Ambassadors of the 2025 Sports Festival.

Present at the event were, the Deputy Governor of Imo State, Lady Chinyere Ekomaru, Senators Osita Ngwu, Patrick Ndubueze, Ezenwa Onyewuchi; Speaker, Imo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Chike Olemgbe, members of Imo State expanded Executive Council, Traditional Rulers, Stakeholders and other important dignitaries.

Oguwike Nwachuku

Chief Press Secretary/ Special Adviser Media
to the Governor.

March 7, 2025.

PHOTO: Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma being decorated by the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Niger Delta Development Commission during the unveiling of NDDC 25 years Anniversary Logo and Niger Delta Sports Festival Mascot held in Owerri… weekend.

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Police arrest suspected cultist during meeting, recover firearm in Ogun

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7 days ago

June 29, 2025

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Operatives from the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit, Ogun State Police Command, have arrested a suspected member of the Eiye Confraternity, Ismail Afolabi, at Saje Area of Car Wash, Abeokuta.

The suspect was arrested following credible intelligence received by the police that members of the Eiye Confraternity were holding a secret meeting with the intention to carry out criminal activities.

The police spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, confirming the arrest to DAILY POST on Sunday, said the suspect was apprehended while attempting to flee.

Odutola stated that he was found in possession of a cross bag containing a loaded cut-to-size double-barrel shotgun and live ammunition.

She said, “On Friday, June 27, 2025, at about 05:30 pm , the Ogun State Police Command received credible intelligence that members of the Eiye Confraternity were holding a clandestine meeting with suspected criminal intent at the Saje Area of Car Wash, Abeokuta.

“Operatives from the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit swiftly mobilized to the scene. On arrival, one suspect, Ismail Afolabi ‘m’, was found in possession of a cross-body bag containing a cut-to-size double-barrel shotgun loaded with live ammunition.”

The spokesperson noted that preliminary investigations have commenced, and efforts are ongoing to track down other accomplices.

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Suspected gunmen kidnap man in Benue

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June 29, 2025

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Gunmen have kidnapped a middle-aged man, Ortese Tarlumun Joseph, in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, after shooting at his family during an attempted escape.

Security analyst Zagazola Makama revealed the incident in a post on X on Sunday.

He said the abduction happened on Friday, June 27, around 6:00 p.m. near Tomanyiin Main Village in Nzorov district.

Sources told Makama that Ortese was returning from the farm with his wife and son when two armed men came out of the bush and ordered them to lie down.

“Out of fear, the family tried to run, and the gunmen fired two gunshots.

“Mrs. Ortese said she later heard her husband calling for help but could not find him. It was later discovered that the attackers had taken him away,” Makama wrote

The family’s Toyota Corolla was found at the scene.

Security personnel launched a search operation shortly after the incident, but neither the kidnappers nor the victim had been found at the time of reporting.