Mr Tinubu, represented by finance minister Wale Edun, gave the advice at Mr Ogbuku’s 50th birthday bash and launch of two books in Abuja on Tuesday.
The president prayed for Mr Ogbuku’s continued good health, wisdom, and many more years of impactful service to the nation.
“Our target is to use agriculture to fight criminalities in the Niger Delta region,” Mr Ogbuku said.
No fewer than 30,000 candidates applied for the scholarship scheme, with about 6,000 qualifying through the computer-based test stage.
Wale Oretan, the deputy director of agriculture and fisheries in NDDC, said 300 farmers from Abia and other states in the region participated in the training.
The applicants argued that, over the years, appointments to NDDC management positions had allegedly favoured some oil-producing states over others.
NDDC managing director Samuel Ogbuku has reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to the mass street and road lighting across the Niger Delta.
He thanked President Bola Tinubu for his commitment to the sustainable development of the Niger Delta.
Mr Olukoyede reiterated the EFCC’s commitment to fighting corruption and building a strong economy through good governance.
He said the payment would be made under the NDDC Youth Intensive Scheme and would last for an initial 12 months with the possibility of extension.
