News

Onochie hails Buhari over confirmation as NDDC chair

Lauretta Onochie, the Special Assistant on Social Media to President Muhammadu Buhari, has hailed the President following her confirmation as the Chairman of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) by the Senate.

The Senate, at the plenary on Tuesday, also confirmed 14 other nominees as board members of the NDDC.

Speaking on her confirmation via a statement made available to The Star on Tuesday, Onochie described President Buhari as the “lover of Nigeria and the Niger Delta”.

She equally expressed her appreciation to National Assembly members and leaders of various political parties in the country.

She stated: “Many great thanks to President Muhammadu Buhari, the lover of Nigeria and the Niger Delta.

READ ALSO: Senate confirms Buhari’s aide, Lauretta Onochie, as NDDC chair

“Thank you to Baba’s aides, who stood by us, all through.

“Thank you to all who supported us, from party Leaders across the political divide to the Senate President, Senators, Speaker, and Honourable Members of the House of Representatives.

“Same depth of thanks to Niger Deltans, our families, friends, and Nigerians. God bless you all abundantly.

“When the Lord took away the captivity of Niger Delta, we were like them that dreamed.(Psalm 126: 1-6),” Onochie said.

The Star

Segun Ojo

Recent Posts

Comparing Fela to today’s artistes unnecessary — Femi Kuti

Afrobeat musician Femi Kuti has dismissed renewed comparisons between modern Nigerian music stars and his…

40 minutes ago

How Kano’s street ‘doctors’ endanger lives through repackaged drugs

Lukman Abdulmalik By day, the city’s main arteries hum with commerce and prayer. By night,…

2 hours ago

Appeal Court upholds death sentences for five Offa robbery convicts

The Court of Appeal sitting in Ilorin, Kwara State, has upheld the death sentences handed…

3 hours ago

Lady apologises to Priscilla Ojo over false postpartum depression claim

A social media user identified by the X handle @_elite_girl has apologised to Nigerian influencer…

3 hours ago

Rivers govt counters Wike: Ongoing repairs, not politics, barred Tinubu rally

The Rivers State Government has refuted allegations that it deliberately blocked a pro-President Bola Tinubu…

3 hours ago

Stock market capitalisation gains N184bn, hits N106trn

Trading on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) closed mixed on Friday, January 30, 2026, as…

4 hours ago

This website uses cookies.