The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has launched two books in Abuja to celebrate his 50th birthday.

The books, titled "Strategies and Imperatives for Developing the Niger Delta" and "Rethinking the Niger Delta," were launched at a ceremony attended by ministers, lawmakers, state house officials and leaders from the Niger Delta region.

In his book, Strategies and Imperatives for Developing the Niger Delta, Dr. Agbaku noted that "agriculture, in which the Niger Delta people have traditionally engaged, offers the most promising and rewarding avenue for combating poverty and facilitating sustainable development." (NAN)

In Rethinking the Niger Delta, he wrote that the region's future will be determined not by chance, but by deliberate choices, courageous actions, sustainable partnerships, and long-term collaborations.

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Abuja Airport Garden City to feature over 3,000 modern homes

The Chief Executive Officer of First Rotech, Mr. Austin Oguejiofor, says the Abuja Airport Garden City will feature more than 3,000 modern homes with state-of-the-art facilities.

Oguejiofor said that the city, spanning 250 hectares in the Gousa District, is designed to be one of the best in terms of aesthetics and quality architectural design in sub-Saharan Africa.

Oguejiofor made the disclosure during a site visit by the Federal Capital Development Authority's Engineering Department team on Thursday in Abuja.

He said the aim of the project is not only to address Abuja's housing deficit but also to provide a contemporary living environment with excellent infrastructure.

Oguejiofor stated that the project would transform the Gousa District into a vibrant, well-connected community, significantly contributing to Abuja's growth and development.