The Niger Delta Stakeholders Pre-Summit Technical Session was held yesterday, and the Chairman of the NDDC Governing Board, Mr. Chiedu Ebie, delivered a rallying cry to attendees. He emphasised that the ongoing summit is not just a conference, but a call to action, urging participants to approach the task with seriousness, creativity, and unity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ebie stressed that the summit presents an opportunity for meaningful and lasting change in the Niger Delta region, and that collective effort is required to unlock the region’s immense potential. He encouraged stakeholders to work together to chart a new course for the region’s revitalization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The technical session was a precursor to the main summit, which aimed to bring together stakeholders to address the region’s challenges and harness its opportunities. With the chairman’s call to action, expectations are high for a productive and transformative summit.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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