NDDC Singles Out 10,000 Youths For Year-Long Internships, With Over 3.2 Million Applicants

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has almost completed the selection of beneficiaries for its Youth Internship Scheme, which aims to empower 10,000 young people through year-long internships.

With over 3.2 million applicants, the initiative reflects the immense potential of the youth in the Niger Delta. The NDDC assures stakeholders that the selection will be conducted transparently and fairly, emphasising its commitment to providing transformative opportunities that will impact the region.

In addition to the Youth Internship Scheme, the NDDC has launched several programmes, including the Holistic Opportunity Projects of Engagement (HOPE), which gathers data on youth qualifications and needs to tailor initiatives accordingly.

In a statement over the weekend, the NDDC said it has partnered with KPMG to enhance its governance and accountability, ensuring ethical practices in its operations. As the selection process wraps up, the NDDC calls for patience from stakeholders, affirming its dedication to creating a brighter future through innovation and empowerment for the youth of the Niger Delta region.

Meanwhile, the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission ( NDDC), Dr Samuel Ogbuku, has highlighted the “Light Up the Niger Delta” project as a cornerstone of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda in the Niger Delta region.

This initiative, which focuses on installing solar-powered street lights, aims to combat crime, enhance socio-economic activities, and foster peace in the region.

Ogbuku noted that introducing solar streetlights has improved community safety, created a conducive environment for peaceful living, and reduced criminal activities that often thrive in darkness.

The NDDC is committed to expanding this project to more communities, addressing not only the lack of basic amenities but also the feeling of inferiority experienced by residents when they compare themselves with those in International Oil Company (IOC) camps.

Ogbuku emphasised the environmental benefits of solar energy, mentioning plans to extract the carbon credits linked to the project. He encouraged the youths of the Niger Delta to support the Federal Government’s policies, expressing optimism about the positive changes these efforts will bring to the region.