The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has stressed the importance of functional training workshops for its directors as part of efforts to strengthen leadership capacity and enhance institutional performance.
Speaking at a two-day training workshop for directors in Port Harcourt, the Commission’s Director of Administration and Human Resources, Mr. Patrick Ekade, said the programme aligns with the vision of the Managing Director and the NDDC Board, who have consistently championed human capital development.
“The Managing Director, being a man of vision, saw the need to build the capacity of staff for improved professional delivery. This training is a major step in that direction,” Ekade said.
The workshop, themed “Transformational Leadership, Strategic Governance, and Institutional Effectiveness for Public Sector Development,” featured sessions on transformational leadership, institutional effectiveness, performance management, and continuous improvement.
Ekade added that the training would help directors align their departments with the Commission’s strategic goals.
“I am confident that this will enhance our collective output and ensure we deliver efficiently on our mandate,” he said, while appreciating the NDDC Board and Management for their commitment to staff development.
A Director in the Procurement Department, Dr. Chuks Osuji, described the programme as a timely opportunity to sharpen leadership focus.
“It has given us clarity on our roles and how to strategically position our directorates to deliver on the Commission’s mandate,” Osuji noted.
Similarly, the Director of Youths, Women and Culture, Mrs. Imoni Ahunna, said the training enhanced her emotional intelligence for effective leadership and team management.
“It has given me better tools to lead both with empathy and professionalism,” she remarked.
Lead Facilitator, Mr. Adebayo Akintoye, said the initiative reflected NDDC’s commitment to fostering a performance-driven culture and delivering sustainable development to the Niger Delta region.
Earlier, the Commission conducted a similar training programme for staff across various cadres as part of its broader human capital development strategy
