The Ndokwa Neku Union (NNU) has expressed dissatisfaction with the Niger Delta Development Commission's (NDDC) handling of Ndokwa communities, citing longstanding neglect. On October 10, 2026, the union's Executive Council, led by President-General Comrade Chief Amechi Asugwuni, met at Ndokwa House in Kwale, Delta State, to address the issue. The NNU vowed to intensify efforts to demand equitable distribution of development projects in the area. The union plans to write formally to the NDDC Board Chairman to demand urgent attention to the development needs of Ndokwa communities.
According to the NNU President-General, despite Ndokwa's significant contributions to Nigeria's oil and gas industry, the area has received inadequate attention from the NDDC. He questioned why Ndokwa communities continue to experience development deficits despite the natural resources extracted from their land. The NNU President-General stressed that the NDDC was established to address the developmental needs of oil-producing communities across the Niger Delta. He emphasized that the agency's performance should be measured by its impact on the lives of the people and the development of host communities.
The NNU President-General called on the NDDC Board Chairman, an Ndokwa son, to utilize his position to ensure the area receives the attention it deserves. He appealed to the board chairman to treat the developmental concerns of Ndokwa as a matter of collective importance and address the imbalance in project distribution across the Niger Delta. The union also demanded the completion of abandoned projects in Ndokwa communities and the implementation of projects that have yet to receive adequate attention.
The NNU President-General warned that if the situation persists, the union will not remain passive and is prepared to mobilize Ndokwa people to demand the attention and development they believe the area deserves. He noted that youths, women, and elders across the Ndokwa nation share concerns about the alleged neglect. The issue should be treated as a collective development priority rather than a matter of political interest.
As part of its proposed response, the union will send a formal letter to the appropriate NDDC authorities to seek dialogue and demand concrete action on the concerns raised. The NNU's position is part of its broader commitment to promoting the welfare, unity, and development of Ndokwa communities while engaging relevant government institutions and development agencies to address issues affecting the people.
The NNU President-General urged the NDDC leadership to respond to the union's concerns and demonstrate its commitment to equitable development across the Niger Delta. This can be achieved through the delivery of new projects and the completion of abandoned ones. The union's efforts aim to ensure that Ndokwa communities receive a fair share of development projects and infrastructure.
The Ndokwa Neku Union's concerns highlight the need for the NDDC to re-evaluate its project distribution and prioritize the development needs of Ndokwa communities. The union's demands are aimed at addressing the longstanding neglect and ensuring that the area receives a fair share of development projects and infrastructure. The NDDC's response to the union's concerns will be crucial in determining the future development of Ndokwa communities.
Key points
- NNU demands urgent intervention from NDDC for development projects in Ndokwa communities.
- Ndokwa communities have been neglected despite significant contributions to Nigeria's oil and gas industry.
- NNU threatens to mobilize Ndokwa people if the situation persists.
