NDDC MD/CEO Dr. Sam Ogbuku Adds Another Milestone to His Many Notable Achievements with NDDC New Fire Station
When the new firefighting truck rolled into the NDDC headquarters in Port Harcourt last week, it looked out of place among the usual fleet of official vehicles. But for staff and visitors who know the risks of working in a busy, high-traffic complex, the sight felt less like ceremony and more like common sense. The truck, handed over to the Department of Health, Safety and Environment, is the latest practical move by Managing Director and CEO Dr. Samuel Ogbuku to make safety a visible part of the commission’s work. Represented at the event by Director of Administration and Human Resources Kelechi Nwelue, Ogbuku said the goal is simple: the NDDC should be able to protect its own premises and respond quickly when fire threatens nearby communities. It’s a small story in hardware terms, but it fits a larger pattern. Since taking charge, Ogbuku has been pushing the idea that development is not only about roads and scholarships—it’s about protecting lives and making sure systems actually wor...