The Executive Director of Projects of the Niger Delta Development Commission, Victor Antai, has expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu and the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, over his appointment as the Executive Director of Projects of the NDDC.
Antai, in a statement on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, vowed to work with all stakeholders for the development of the Niger Delta region, saying he was humbled by the outpouring of love, support and solidarity by the people of Akwa Ibom State on his appointment.
The Akwa Ibom State deputy governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2023 election said: “I am honoured for being found worthy by President Bola Tinubu of the appointment as the Executive Director of the NDDC.
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“I shall also remain eternally grateful to our grand leader, the Senate President, His Excellency, Senator Godswill Akpabio for his support to me at all times and the political pillar we have known over the years.
“I am humbled for the show of love by Akwa Ibom people across political party lines including politicians, community leaders, lawmakers, youth groups through social media posts, congratulatory messages, and personal visits since the announcement was made.
“I am deeply touched and inspired by your generous words of congratulations and encouragement. With boundless gratitude for the confidence reposed in me by the President and with an unwavering resolve to honour that trust, I pledge to work with all stakeholders for the development of our region as expressed by the mandate of the NDDC.”
Antai, however, solicited the support of the people of the Niger Delta, including traditional rulers and youth groups for the new board to accomplish a new development paradigm for the region.
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