The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has signalled readiness to partner with Grammy-winning artiste Burna Boy to drive infrastructure and socio-economic development across the Niger Delta, with a focus on his hometown in Rivers State.
The Commission’s Managing Director, Samuel Ogbuku, gave the assurance on Wednesday during a courtesy visit by the Afrofusion star to the NDDC headquarters in Port Harcourt.
Ogbuku reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to its mandate, disclosing plans to construct an access road to the artiste’s community in Ahoada West Local Government Area, alongside other intervention projects aimed at improving living standards across the region.
He urged the global music icon to channel his international influence into regional development by investing in the Niger Delta and staging events locally, noting that such initiatives would stimulate economic growth.
“We need a symbiotic relationship that benefits the region. Bring your global appeal home so the Niger Delta can share in your success,” Ogbuku said, describing the singer as one of the region’s most valuable cultural exports.
In his remarks, Burna Boy—born Damini Ogulu—reiterated his commitment to uplifting his community, expressing optimism that collaboration with the NDDC would deliver tangible transformation.
He highlighted critical infrastructure gaps in the area, including poor road access, inadequate healthcare facilities and lack of potable water, and called for urgent intervention.
Also speaking, his father, Samuel Ogulu, commended the Commission’s leadership for ongoing efforts to reposition the Niger Delta and lauded its proactive development agenda.
Senior officials present at the meeting included the Executive Director, Finance and Administration, Alabo Boma Iyaye, and the Executive Director, Corporate Services, Ifedayo Abegunde, among others.
