The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has underlined the significance of functional training workshops for its Directors as a means to strengthen leadership capacity and enhance institutional performance.
At a two-day training workshop in Port Harcourt, the Commission’s Director of Administration and Human Resources, Mr Patrick Ekade, explained that the initiative reflects the vision of the Managing Director and the Board, who have consistently championed human capital development within the organisation.
He noted that the training forms part of ongoing efforts to reposition the Commission’s directorates for effective service delivery. “The Managing Director, being a man of vision, recognised 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,” focused on transformational leadership, building institutional effectiveness, performance management, and continuous improvement.
Ekade added that the training would enable Directors to align their departments with the Commission’s strategic goals. “I am confident that this will boost our collective output and ensure we deliver efficiently on our mandate,” he said, while acknowledging the Board and Management for their unwavering commitment to staff development.
Dr Chuks Osuji, Director in the Procurement Department, described the workshop 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,” he stated.
The Director, Youths, Women and Culture, Mrs Imoni Ahunna, noted that the training strengthened her emotional intelligence, which is crucial for both effective leadership and team management. “It has provided me with better tools to lead with empathy and professionalism,” she said.
Lead Facilitator Adebayo Akintoye observed that the capacity-building initiative demonstrates NDDC Management’s commitment to fostering a performance-driven culture and ensuring the Commission continues to deliver sustainable development across the Niger Delta region.
The Commission previously conducted similar functional training programmes for staff across various levels, reinforcing its ongoing focus on professional growth and institutional efficiency.
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