NDDC Training of Niger Delta Youths in CNG Vehicle Conversion Programme

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

In line with its mandate to build human capacity and enhance Skills Development in the Niger Delta Region, the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has concluded arrangements to train Niger Delta Youths on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Vehicle Conversion Programme.

ABOUT THE TRAINING PROGRAMME

The Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Vehicle Conversion Training Programme which aligns with the mandate of the Niger Delta Development Commission is aimed at providing beneficiaries with veritable skills in Autogas Conversion Technology.

The programme amongst other benefits, will contribute to the development of a more reliable and sustainable transportation sector which will directly stimulate economic growth through job creation and increased demand for Autogas specialists, to further aid in the reduction of harmful emissions in line with NDDC’s commitment to environment conservation and sustainability.

GENERAL CRITERIA FOR SELECTION

1. Participants must be indigenes of any of the nine (9) states in the Niger Delta Region.
2.  The participant must have a minimum qualification of SSCE/WAEC in Science-related subjects, OND (Sciences)/ Trade Test Certificate from any recognized institution.
3. Other recognized technical qualification related to automotive, mechanical or allied trades.
4. Fresh graduates in engineering programs in the Niger Delta, with a passion and a clear vision for CNG Conversion Technology, may also apply.
5. Age: 18yrs – 35Yrs.

METHOD OF APPLICATION FOR ALL PROGRAMMES

Interested applicants are requested to click on the following link: skills.nddc.gov.ng to register their interest in participating in the programme.

PLEASE NOTE AS FOLLOWS:

1. Applications will only be received online through the provided NDDC web portal.
2. The applicant is expected to complete the form once, as multiple applications will attract automatic disqualification.
3. Only selected candidates will be contacted, and they will be required to produce original copies of their educational certificates, Local Government Identification certificates, etc., before the final selection.
4. Beneficiaries of previous NDDC Skills Acquisition and Empowerment Programmes are not eligible to apply.
5. Applications should be submitted online within ten (10) days from the date of this publication.

Signed:
MANAGEMENT

DISCLAIMER: SKILLS ACQUISITION: DISREGARD UNAUTHORISED TRAINING PROGRAMME

The attention of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has been drawn to a report circulating in the media, claiming that the NDDC has failed to fulfil its promise to pay trainees for a purported skill acquisition programme.

The supposed skill acquisition programme, said to have been organised by a religious group, Victorious Prayer Network, allegedly took place in Bayelsa and Rivers states.

The self-appointed organisers claimed that the NDDC promised to sponsor over 2,000 trainees and give them starter packs. They accused the NDDC of reneging on that promise.

We wish to clarify that the NDDC approved no such training programme, and whatever training was organised under suspicious circumstances did not have the blessings and approval of the Commission. The individuals behind these allegations against the NDDC were never engaged by the Commission to carry out skills training.

We wish to state unequivocally that the NDDC is not behind this particular skill acquisition training. Our programmes are usually well-advertised and open to scrutiny. We recently launched a comprehensive technical skills acquisition programme to equip participants with practical, in-demand skills in Port Harcourt.

Members of the public, especially our youths, are advised to be cautious and circumspect in dealing with some questionable persons claiming to be acting on behalf of the NDDC.

It is disturbing that some mischievous individuals are trying to take advantage of our youths who are genuinely eager to be gainfully engaged in legitimate activities.

We assure all our stakeholders that we remain committed to transparency and fairness in all our activities, including our youth empowerment and skill acquisition programmes.

In light of this unfortunate development, we urge our youth to be wary of desperate people seeking undeserved financial gains.

All inquiries about our youth empowerment programmes should be channelled through our official communication platforms. We also encourage beneficiaries of our programmes to verify facts on the NDDC's official website: [www.nddc.gov.ng] and our social media handles.

Seledi Thompson-Wakama
Director, Corporate Affairs
July 15, 2025. 

NDDC Local Master’s Postgraduate Scholarship 2025/2026

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) invites applications from qualified indigenes of the Niger Delta region for its Local Master’s Postgraduate Scholarship Programme for the 2025/2026 academic session. The scholarship supports Master’s degree studies in accredited Nigerian universities across key fields relevant to regional and national development. Interested candidates are encouraged to visit the NDDC website for detailed eligibility requirements and application guidelines.

NDDC ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) in its desire to grow the economy of the Niger Delta Region through Trade and Commerce, promoted the establishment of the Niger Delta Chambers Of Commerce,Industry, Trade, Mines and Agriculture (NDCCITMA) that will facilitate business development across the region from the grassroot level.
 

To benefit from the activities of the NDCCITMA, everyone is expected to have a registered enterprise or belong to a cooperative group.
 

It is in the light of the above and in accordance with the intent of the Commission to assist the potential entrepreneurs in the Niger Delta region, and thus boost the economic activities of the people, that the Commission has concluded plans to
assist Niger Delta indigent persons to register their enterprises with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC).

Potential beneficiaries must meet the following criteria:
i. Must be an indigene of Niger Delta Region
ii. Are currently operating a business without CAC registration

Qualified persons in their respective States are advised to collect the Application forms from the DDC State office in their State. Completed forms should be returned to the same office or sent to the email address/ WhatsApp number below.

NOTE: The exercise will be in place for 90 days from the date of this advert.
For further enquires, please contact the Consultant on:
Tel/WhatsApp: 0803 308 4842 or by email on [email protected]

Signed
Management

DISCLAIMER: BEWARE OF FRAUDULENT POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP FACILITATORS

The attention of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has been drawn to series of fraudulent emails and messages being sent to applicants of the Postgraduate Foreign Scholarship Programme.

The mailing address ([email protected]), claiming to be the Commission's ‘Board Registry,’ invites unsuspecting members of the public to a fake document verification and authentication exercise scheduled for May 19th—21st, 2025, at 30 Bishop Oluwole Street, Victoria Island, Lagos.

We want to clarify that the NDDC is not associated with this fraudulent selection process and exercise. All official communications concerning the scholarship programme will only be through the official NDDC portal (www.scholarship.nddc.gov.ng).

Applicants are strongly advised to disregard any unsolicited messages requesting money, an invitation, sensitive information, or offering scholarship placement outside of the official NDDC processes. Anyone who receives such messages is encouraged to report them immediately to the appropriate authorities, as your safety and privacy are our priority.

We urge those with legitimate inquiries about the scholarship programme to contact us through our official channels. We also encourage beneficiaries of our programmes to verify facts on the NDDC's official website: [www.nddc.gov.ng].

Seledi Thompson-Wakama

Director, Corporate Affairs

May 4, 2025.

DISCLAIMER: NDDC Youth Internship Scheme: N50,000 Monthly Stipend Payment

The attention of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has been drawn to misleading information circulating in the social media, requesting “all Nigerian youths” to submit their account numbers for the payment of N50,000 monthly stipend promised by the Commission for beneficiaries of its Youth Internship Scheme.

The fraudsters behind this mischievous information are luring the youths to submit their account details and other personal information in order to receive the payment.

Please, note that the NDDC has not released the final list of beneficiaries, which will be drawn from the Commission’s official database of those registered between August 5, 2024, when the registration was formally launched and August 31, 2024, when it closed.

We wish to appeal to those who registered for the scheme to exercise patience, as we are almost through with the selection process.

We advise members of the public, especially our youths who are eagerly waiting for the completion of the selection process, to beware of the antics of scammers and seek information only from the NDDC official channels.

We are being very meticulous with the selection process because we remain committed to transparency and fairness in all our activities, including our youth empowerment programmes.

It is indeed disturbing that some mischievous individuals are trying to take advantage of our youths who are genuinely eager to be gainfully engaged in legitimate activities.

All inquiries about our Youth Internship Scheme and other empowerment programmes, should be channeled through our official information platforms. We also encourage beneficiaries of our programmes to verify facts on the NDDC's official website: [www.nddc.gov.ng] and social media handles.

Seledi Thompson-Wakama
Director, Corporate Affairs
October 3, 2024.