A CALL FOR ACCOUNTABILITY: THE FAILURE OF SUV FESTUS OCHONOGOR AS MD OF DESOPADEC – A POSITION WASTED FOR THE NDOKWA PEOPLE

Following the recent publication by #NdokwaProject2027, we, the Concerned Ndokwa Youths in Nigeria, stand firmly in alignment with the call for Mr. Suv Festus Ochonogor, the current Managing Director of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), to resign from office immediately.

‎It is disheartening and regrettable that since his assumption of office, Mr. Ochonogor has failed to deliver meaningful developmental projects to Ndokwa land, a key oil-producing area in Delta State. His tenure has not only been marked by gross underperformance, but also by a wasted opportunity for the Ndokwa people to benefit from the mandate of DESOPADEC.

‎OUR POSITION: A NEED FOR A CHANGE IN LEADERSHIP

‎The Concerned Ndokwa Youths in Nigeria unequivocally state that it is time for a change of leadership. We are calling on the Governor of Delta State, Elder Sheriff Oborevwori, to take immediate steps to replace Mr. Ochonogor with a more competent, visionary, and development-oriented Ndokwa son or daughter to complete the remainder of the tenure.

‎WHY SUV FESTUS OCHONOGOR MUST GO

‎The role of Managing Director of DESOPADEC is not ceremonial. It is a strategic position meant to channel resources and development into oil-producing communities. Sadly, under Mr. Ochonogor’s leadership, the Ndokwa nation has been left behind. We outline the following reasons for our position:

‎1. LACK OF POLITICAL WILL AND LEADERSHIP CAPACITY

‎Mr. Ochonogor has demonstrated a clear inability to lead. His tenure lacks the drive, vision, and political will necessary to champion the cause of the Ndokwa people within DESOPADEC.

‎2. FAILURE TO EXECUTE DEVELOPMENTAL PROJECTS

‎Despite the availability of funds and mandates, there has been no visible or impactful project initiated by his administration across Ndokwa land. Infrastructure is decaying, while other regions enjoy the dividends of the DESOPADEC initiative.

‎3. NO ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT OR EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

‎The youth remain unemployed and neglected, with no strategic efforts made by Mr. Ochonogor to create sustainable employment opportunities for Ndokwa youths.

‎4. ZERO INVESTMENT IN HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT

‎There have been no meaningful training programs, scholarships, or capacity-building initiatives introduced for the benefit of young Ndokwa indigenes. Education and skill acquisition – which should be a priority – have been ignored.

‎5. POLICY EXCUSES ARE UNACCEPTABLE

‎The office of the Non-Executive Chairman or other non-executive roles within DESOPADEC cannot be used as an excuse for the MD's inaction. As the chief executive officer of the commission, the MD is expected to drive execution, not shift blame.

‎OUR APPEAL TO THE GOVERNOR

‎We are appealing directly to His Excellency, Elder Sheriff Oborevwori, to treat this matter with the urgency it deserves. The Ndokwa nation must not continue to suffer due to the incompetence of one individual. There are many capable, qualified, and passionate sons and daughters of Ndokwa land who can step into this role and restore dignity, progress, and development to our people.

‎CONCLUSION

‎This is not a political witch-hunt; it is a righteous call for justice, accountability, and results. Ndokwa land deserves better. DESOPADEC was created to serve the interests of oil-producing communities, and we demand that it does just that. Let us not continue to allow wasted years and squandered opportunities to define our future.

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‎Suv Festus Ochonogor has failed, and as such he must step aside.

‎Signed,

‎Engr. Jerry Ogwu.

‎Converner, Concerned Ndokwa Youths,

‎President, Ndokwa National Youths Congress : 08134720314

‎2: Osele Hayfred – Secretary, Ndokwa National Youths Congress : 08060180801

‎3: Kingsley Chukwuemeke, Ekeh. Convener, #NdokwaProject2027 :  08050904797

‎4: Ebenezer Ndijekwu

‎Secretary, #NdokwaProject2027

‎08164690779

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‎Cc:

‎Chief Amechi Asugwuni 

‎President General, Ndokwa Neku Union 

‎Chief Kingsley Iduh 

‎Chairman, Ndokwa Neku Union Abuja.

‎Hon. Nnamdi Ezechi 

‎House of Representative Member 

‎Ndokwa/Ukwuani Federal Constituency 

‎Hon. Ossai N. Ossai 

‎Former House of Representative Member 

‎Ndokwa/Ukwuani Federal Constituency 

‎Hon Chief Mrs Mercy Alimona Isei 

‎Former House of Representative Member 

‎Ndokwa/Ukwuani Federal Constituency 

‎Hon Chief Barr. Oliseh Imegwu 

‎Former House of Representative Member 

‎Ndokwa/Ukwuani Federal Constituency 

‎Chief Fidelis Okenmor Tilije 

‎Commissioner for Finance 

‎Delta State

‎Chief George Ugbomah 

‎Former Delta State Commissioner and Elder Statesman

‎Suv Festus Ochonogor 

‎Managing Director, Desopadec 

‎Delta State

‎Chief Vincent Oshilonya 

‎Executive Chairman, Ndokwa East 

‎Local Government Area.

‎Chief Obi Nzete

‎Executive Chairman Ndokwa West 

‎Local Government Area 

‎Barr. Possible Ajede 

‎Executive Chairman, Ukwuani 

‎Local Government Area 

‎Hon.Chief Emeke Osamuta 

‎House Of Assembly member,

‎Ndokwa East LGA 

‎Hon. Chief Charles Chukwuemeke Emetulu 

‎House of Assembly member,

‎Ndokwa West LGA.

‎Hon. Chief Chukwudi Dafe 

‎House of Assembly member,

‎Ukwuani LGA.

‎Hon. Ken Okolugbo 

‎SSA to the President of the Senate and Formal commissioner for Desopadec,

‎Delta State.

‎Chief Charles Olise

‎Commissiner for Desopadec 

‎Delta State 

‎Suv Azuka Enebeli 

‎Commissioner for Desopadec 

‎Delta State.

‎Chief Chukwuneye Ossai 

‎Former Commissioner for Desopadec 

‎Delta State 

‎Chief Barr. Leonard Anoka 

‎Former Executive Director, Desopadec 

‎Delta State 

‎Chief Godfrey Esumobi 

President General, Ndokwa Youth Forum 

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