The Mayor of Urhoboland, Eshanekpe Israel aka Akpodoro, has congratulated Miss Usoro Akpabio on her appointment as the Managing Director of the South-South Development Commission (SSDC). He hailed the decision as a landmark step toward sustainable development and youth empowerment in the South-South geopolitical zone.
In a statement issued in Abuja over the weekend, Akpodoro, a prominent ex-militant leader and founder of the National Coalition of Niger Delta Ex-Agitators (NCNDE-A), praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what he described as “exemplary leadership” in appointing Miss Akpabio. He highlighted the appointment as a breakthrough for female representation in the region’s leadership and a strong signal of inclusive governance.
Akpodoro, who also serves as the National Coordinator of the Urhobo Youth Forum for Change (UYFC), emphasized the need to bring younger leaders into national politics, allowing them to gain experience and contribute to building a renewed national identity. He noted that the President has lived up to his commitment to youth inclusion in governance.
“With young and energetic leadership at the helm, the SSDC is poised to accelerate growth and development across the region,” Akpodoro stated. “The South-South is on the brink of a positive transformation with this Commission set on a solid foundation.”
Other key appointments to the SSDC Board include:
Chibudom Nwuche (Rivers State) – Chairman
Hon. Larry Odey (Cross River State) – Member
Charles Zuofa (Bayelsa State) – Member
Dr. Nkereuwem Ebong (Akwa Ibom State) – Member
Chika Chinedu (Rivers State) – Member
Additional board members representing other zones include:
Barr. Femi Oise (Edo State)
Dr. Charles Sylvester Enukhowhate (Delta State)
Tijani Yahaya Kaura (North-West)
Tabitha Iliya Sallah (North-East)
Alh. Yusuf Rasaq Amao (North-Central)
Joseph Mmamal (South-East)
Hon. Bukonla Braimoh (South-West)
“I joyfully congratulate Miss Akpabio on her well-deserved appointment. Her leadership promises to bring dynamic and strategic advancement to the region and the nation,” Akpodoro stated. “I also extend my best wishes to the other appointees, as their collective leadership will no doubt uplift the South-South.”
