Dr. Pius Egberanmwen Odubu, on Tuesday, emerged the Chairman of the 16-man Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) board reconstituted by President Muhammadu Buhari, Igbere TV reports.

Igbere TV reports that the NDDC is a federal government agency established in the year 2000 by former President Olusegun Obasanjo with the sole mandate of developing the oil-rich Niger Delta region of Nigeria.

Among the functions of the NDDC includes the formulation of policies and guidelines for the development of the Niger Delta area; conception, planning and implementation in accordance with the set rules and regulations of projects and programs for sustainable development of the region.

The above, Igbere TV gathered, would be in the field of transportation including roads, jetties and waterways; health, employment, industrialization, agriculture and fisheries, housing and urban development, water supply, electricity and telecommunications; surveying the Niger Delta in order to ascertain measures necessary to promote its physical and socio-economic development.

According to a statement by Olusegun Adekunle, Permanent Secretary, Office of Secretary to Government of the Federation, the interim management headed by Prof. Nelson Brambaifa was directed to hand-over to the most senior Director in the Commission.

The statement said, “The Chairman and members of the newly composed Governing Board are by this release invited to the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation on Monday, 2nd September, 2019 at 2.00 p.m for proper documentation and briefing. They are to come along with their updated CVs and valid identification.”

About Dr. Pius Odubu

1. Rt. Hon. (Dr) Pius Egberanmwen Odubu (B.L) is 62 years old, born on July 13, 1957.

2. He is a former Deputy Governor of Edo State (2012-2016) under the leadership of Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, national chairman of the APC.

3. Odubu contested the Edo State 2016 governorship election but lost to the incumbent Governor, Godwin Obaseki, who the then governor (Oshiomhole) picked as his preferred candidate.

3. Dr. Odubu is a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, having been called to the bar in October 1986.

4. He hails from Urhomehe in Urhonigbe North Ward, Orhionmwon Local Governrnent Area of Edo State.

5. He studied extensively in the United States of America before returning to Nigeria.
While, in the U.S.A., he attended:
1. Philandersmith College, Little Rock Arkansas
2. Southern University, Baton Rouge Louisiana
3. Southern University school of Law, Baton Rouge Louisiana
4. Georgetown University Law Centre, Washington D.C.

6. He holds a B.A. (Hons) in Political Science, Doctor of Jurisprudence Degree in Law, Master of Law in International and Comparative Law.

7. Dr. Odubu is a recipient of several Honour and scholarship awards among which are:
1. National Dean's List (U.S.A)
2. Member - Who is Who in American Universities
College Marshal (Best Student) - College of Arts and humanities, Southern University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.A. May, 1980.;
3. Member - Board of Editors: Southern University Law Review. The first non-American to hold the said position.
4. Member, Southern University School of Law Moot Court Board - The first non-American to belong to Same.
5. Managing Editor, Southern University Law Review. Also the first non-American to hold Same.
6. Certificate of Award and Merit from the Southern University School of Law Court Board;
7. Certificate of Academic Excellence from Southern University;
8. Academic Scholarship for all three years of the Juris Doctorate Programme;
9. Representative of Southern University Law School at the National Conference of Law Review in California, U.S.A., and;
10. Certificate of honour from the Federal House of Representatives, Abuja.

8. He was a member of the House of Representatives (1999-2007) and represented Orhionmwon/Uhumwode Federal Constituency of Edo State.
He was a Member of the following House Committees (first term):-
1. Appropriation
2. Federal Capital Territory and
3. Labour.

In his second coming, he was a member of the following committees:-
(a) Works
(b) Marine Transport
(c) Commerce
(d) Navy
(e) Anti-Corruption and
(f) Public Account.
Indeed, he was the Deputy Chairman of the commerce committee.

9. He was the only member of the National Assembly from Edo State who was a member of the Appropriation Committee between the year 1999 - 2003.

10. He contributed immensely in the provision of fund for the expeditious execution of:
1. Benin Bye-Pass
2. Benin-Onitsha Road Dualization and
3. Benin-Warri Road, Dualization projects.
In addition to these, he attracted several projects to his Federal Constituency viz:-
1. Abudu Erosion Control Project
2. Urhonigbe Erosion Control Project
3. Federal Comprehensive Health Care Centre at Urhomehe
4. Construction of Primary School Building at Urhomehe
5. Federal Borehole at Urhomehe
6. Rehabilitation of Benin-Abraka-Agbor-Sokponba-Ugharefe Road.
7. Electricity to several communities
8. Giving employment to several persons from his Federal
Constituency
9. Provision of financial assistance to law students at the Nigeria law school, Abuja who are from his Federal Constituency, and;
10. Borehole in several communities.

Finally, Dr. Odubu is happily married with four children.

http://igberetvnews.com/941036/oshiomholes-deputy-emerges-as-chairman-as-buhari-constitutes-nddc-board/

Lalasticlala, Mynd44, OAM4J

Trust APC and Oshomole,uncle is qualified for the position.

A great Benin man. This post is more beneficial than deputy Senate president

Let us see how he performs on the job. Sadly, we only hear of NDDC inaugurations and positions. Their impacts on the Niger DElta is not given same publicity. Even job advertisements and employments are clandestine.

Astark:
A great Benin man. This post is more beneficial than deputy Senate president

It shouldn’t be beneficial to him and his family. He was deputy governor for 8 years, at least the money he looted for himself should be enough. Edo state and other NDDC states needs his attention.

One of the best post

Congratulations to him

Astark:
A great Benin man. This post is more beneficial than deputy Senate president

Are you trying to spite Delta state?

This man that time... E nor dey everly talk...almost inactive... Which deputy Governor dey even dey active sef

square peg in round hole

Ok. It is noted.
All the best to him in the national assignment.

1. National Dean's List (U.S.A)
2. Member - Who is Who in American Universities
College Marshal (Best Student) - College of Arts and humanities, Southern University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.A. May, 1980.;
3. Member - Board of Editors: Southern University Law Review. The first non-American to hold the said position.
4. Member, Southern University School of Law Moot Court Board - The first non-American to belong to Same.
5. Managing Editor, Southern University Law Review. Also the first non-American to hold Same.
6. Certificate of Award and Merit from the Southern University School of Law Court Board;
7. Certificate of Academic Excellence from Southern University;
8. Academic Scholarship for all three years of the Juris Doctorate Programme;
9. Representative of Southern University Law School at the National Conference of Law Review in California, U.S.A.,....

And this people will advice u to stay in Nigeria

Primusinterpares:
square peg in round hole

Explain

his CV is absolutely rich

Former edo deputy during oshiomoles time. He and Samson osagie were one of the minions of the oshiomole cabal in Edo state

Astark:
A great Benin man. This post is more beneficial than deputy Senate president

Please say what you know.

Just look at only one man's qualifications and honors.... Truly, Nigerians are well read, well known and well recognized. Am a proud man representing the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Save the cyber crime scam, Nigeria is well trusted....

blacknp:
Trust APC and Oshomole,uncle is qualified for the position.

What did he and his boss achieve in eight years
Did they stop the export of Edo girls into Italy and Spain to the extent that Aisha Buhari abused all Edo people in 2015?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDjfd-7pobQ


His Excellency the executive governor, of Edo State, Comrade Adams Aliu Oshiomole, and our dear mother Hajia Aisha Oshiomole, His excellency the deputy governor of Edo state and his able and beautiful wife, the wife of our ... the wife of the chairman of our great party Mrs Oyegun, our zonal national woman leader, our state woman leader, the wives of the governors with me and the wives of the former governors that are with me, and the ones that we met here.

Distinguished ladies and gentlemen, we are here in Edo to see my sisters and mothers. The moment the executive governor started introducing some women to me, I know* that I am in the right place and I met the right APC women. ((crowd cheers)) This is what is called digital! These are digital women! I am so delighted to be here and I am overwhelmed by the reception I got from the women of Edo state.

We are not here to campaign but to say a very good thank you, a very very big thank you to my sister the wife of the deputy governor, the commissioner for women affairs, the wife of the chairman of the party, the zonal woman leader, and the state woman leader for the job well done they’ve been doing in educating the electorate in Edo state.

In each zone of the country we have peculiar problems; our problems differs*. For me in this zone, girl-child trafficking should be considered one of our problems, though I know there is unemployment. The unemployment is the major factor that contributes to brain drain and also the girl-child trafficking. General Muhammadu Buhari is a leader, he was a leader, he led Nigeria some decades ago, and he is coming back now to sanitise the system.

For those that are campaigning, saying that he is coming to jail Nigerians, I don’t know what their fear*, but they shouldn’t because we are all yearning for change. The insecurity of the country, the very very very bad healthcare system, lack of education and other basic necessities that people are lacking. I think they need somebody like him now, and already some years back he have* been contesting. They have painted him black using religion. I’m happy today Nigerians discovered that they use religion as a cover to loot Nigeria to nonsense*. They’ve grounded the country. Whoever talks to you about religion in this country, a politician that can talk to you about religion, he is a liar. He is a liar, he wants to loot! He wants to loot the little resources you supposed* to enjoy, so say no to politics, comparing it, matching it with religion to deceive people.

I’m here today to let Edo women know that when my husband elected* into the office of the ... president of the federal republic of Nigeria, all these are going to be history. The insecurity, the girl-child trafficking, suffering of the widows in the south-east will come to an end. There must be a design, a cultural design that can accommodate the widow, and then a design that can make the girl-child comfortable wherever she is in this country. She doesn’t need to leave her country to go and prostitute elsewhere. It is not her portion. Her portion is to have a moral, a highly standard* moral society for her to live, get married, have children, train them ... train them and also mould them to become the future of our leaders*.

We’re here today to also educate you and to let you know that the collection of PVCs is important. You collect your PVC and don’t sell it. Don’t ever sell it. Don’t ever sell it; it’s like selling your future again. When you sell it for five thousand, you won't see five thousand* again till after four years, which is too bad for you. Get your PVC, vote for APC, vote for freedom, vote for new Nigeria. Good security, good education, good health care, good road* and all the basic necessities should be given to you.

I thank you all for being here this afternoon, being under the sun for hours waiting to see me. Thank you so much, I love you all. Thank you, thank you so much.

Last week ... sorry last week we lost a sister, a mother, a former woman leader, Mrs Modinat Omoduwa. Can we have a one minute silence* for her…
((8 second pause))
May her soul rest in perfect peace. Thank you so much.

APC!! APC!! APC!! Edo!! Edo!! Nigeria!!

God bless you all.


* -> Verbatim

The man that was seen flying in his campaign posters that year

Seen

JerryJJZ:
Just look at only one man's qualifications and honors.... Truly, Nigerians are well read, well known and well recognized. Am a proud man representing the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Save the cyber crime scam, Nigeria is well trusted....

Well trusted to have more people in extreme poverty than India's 1.5 billion people with almost 11 million children out of school therefore no hope for the future
Are you alright?


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no matter their background or foreground they'll still loot.
they{nigerian politicians} are allergic to trustworthiness,loyalty and clemency.
go and tell this fool, i don't give a f*ck

From his history, he maybe the right candidate to lead the NDDC.

somehow:


Explain

That man is a scholar from his profile... Minister of state for Education won't be a bad idea... now you r appointing him to head a commission which he have zero idea about... now he has to learn n unlearn be4 he will understand the office proper, the administration is already preparing for 2023. at d end of d whole thing nothing will be done

Omo see person Cv.

Actually an average legit Nigerian has all it takes to conquer and achieve greatness overseas when given the right opportunity. We are the most blessed in this world but we have leadership problem.

Primusinterpares:
That man is a scholar from his profile... Minister of state for Education won't be a bad idea... now you r appointing him to head a commission which he have zero idea about... now he has to learn n unlearn be4 he will understand the office proper, the administration is already preparing for 2023. at d end of d whole thing nothing will be done

Do you understand what a manager does?

Because he read wide and far, he sshould only remain in education even if he's known to have managed businesses and organizations?