Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), has received the London Political Summit and Awards (LPSA) Nigeria Regional Government Development Champion of the Year 2025.

The honor was presented at a ceremony in the UK House of Commons, London, recognizing his exceptional work in regional development, innovation, and governance across the Niger Delta. During a special Parliamentary Session hosted by Hon. Oliver Ryan MP for Burnley and chaired by Prof. Kishan Devani BEM, Ogbuku earned applause for driving sustainable development and inclusive growth in Nigeria’s oil-producing communities.

Represented by Dr. Chris Ekam and Dr. Willie Etim, Ogbuku expressed gratitude to the LPSA leadership for selecting him and NDDC as Nigeria Regional Development Agency of the Year 2025. He noted that this international nod from London underscores the visible transformations NDDC has delivered in the region.

The award, Ogbuku added, will motivate the NDDC Board and Management to accelerate legacy projects, prioritizing regional infrastructure and human capital development.

LPSA founder and convener, Mazi Godson Azu, highlighted the summit’s growth as a premier global platform for governance, leadership, diplomacy, and democratic peace across Africa, the Commonwealth, and beyond. “Born from a vision to promote dialogue, peace, and democratic partnership between Africa, the Commonwealth, and the global community,” he said. The annual event gathers political leaders, academics, business innovators, and partners for discussions on democracy and sustainable development.

Other distinguished recipients included Former Kenyan Vice President Dr. Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka, Kebbi State Governor Dr. Nasir Idris, and Mayor Paul Bristow.