By Ayodele Oni
Amidst report of his arrest in connection with alleged coup plot, the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, on Thursday, addressed agricultural stakeholders in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
The engagement, which formed part of a two-day strategic meeting preparatory to the forthcoming Niger Delta Agricultural Summit, attracted Commissioners for Agriculture and Permanent Secretaries from all nine Niger Delta states, as well as representatives from key agricultural agencies and private sector partners.
In his address, Dr. Ogbuku urged stakeholders in the region to begin a conscious shift from dependence on crude oil to a diversified economy anchored on agriculture, stressing that agriculture remains the most viable path to achieving food security, job creation, and sustainable regional development.
“The Niger Delta must look beyond oil. Agriculture holds the key to our economic transformation and long-term stability.
“Through collaborative planning and targeted investments, we can unlock the enormous potential of our farmlands and create sustainable livelihoods for our people,” Ogbuku stated.
He emphasized that the NDDC under his leadership was already implementing programmes that integrate agricultural innovation, agribusiness incubation, and youth empowerment to drive inclusive growth across the region.
The social media has been washed with report of Ogbuku’s arrest and detention in connection with a botched coup.
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