The management of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has donated a befitting Corps Members’ Lodge in Amassoma

[Abigail pereowei]

According to the State Coordinator of NYSC Bayelsa, Mrs. Okpalifo Obiageli Charity, the project was initiated, constructed, commissioned, and officially handed over to the NYSC authorities in the state.

Mrs. Okpalifo, who led the NYSC management team and Corps Members to witness the commissioning and handover ceremony, expressed gratitude to the NDDC for embarking on such a landmark project. She noted that the lodge would motivate Corps Members to deliver improved service to their host communities.

She further appealed to the NDDC to replicate such impactful projects in other local government areas of the state, for the benefit of more Corps Members on national service.

The State Coordinator also conveyed the appreciation of the NYSC Director, Brigadier General O.O. Nafiu, to the NDDC management and assured that the facility would be properly maintained. She thanked the host community for accepting the project and urged the traditional ruler, the Community Development Committee Chairman, the youth leadership, and the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) to ensure maximum security for both the lodge and the Corps Members.

Earlier, in his handover remarks, the NDDC Managing Director, Dr. Samuel Ogboku—represented by the NDDC Bayelsa Director, Chief Alamieyeseigha Godknows—described the project as part of the Commission’s corporate social responsibility. He explained that it was aimed at providing decent accommodation for Corps Members to enhance their effective service delivery to host communities. He also assured that similar projects would be extended to other local government areas of Bayelsa State.

In his goodwill remarks, the Traditional Ruler of Amassoma Kingdom, HRH Chief Akedesuo Goodwill, expressed appreciation to the NDDC for completing the project and appealed to Corps Members to ensure the facilities are well maintained.

Highlights of the event included a cultural dance presentation by Corps Members serving in the area and the official commissioning of the lodge by the Chairman of Southern Ijaw Local Government Area, Hon. Target Sekibo.

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