Governance & leadership

Our Board & Executive Leadership

Meet the Governing Board and executive leadership of the South-South Development Commission.

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Leadership at a glance

Board & executive leadership

Governing Board Chairman and Managing Director / CEO.

Portrait of Rt. Hon. Chibudom Nwuche, OFR
Governing Board

Rt. Hon. Chibudom Nwuche, OFR

Chairman of the Governing Board

Portrait of Ms. Usoro Offiong Akpabio, FRSA, FCE
Executive Management

Ms. Usoro Offiong Akpabio, FRSA, FCE

Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer

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Leadership directory

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Portrait of Amb. Soni Abang
Finance & Supply

Amb. Soni Abang

Executive Director, Finance & Supply

Portrait of Engr. Preye Aganaba
Social Services

Engr. Preye Aganaba

Executive Director, Social Services & Human Capital Development

Portrait of Dr. Timi Alari Ayibatonye
Corporate Services

Dr. Timi Alari Ayibatonye

Executive Director, Corporate Services

Portrait of Sir Marcus Nle Ejii
Projects

Sir Marcus Nle Ejii

Executive Director, Projects

Portrait of Hon. Joseph Ugheoke
Commercial & Environment

Hon. Joseph Ugheoke

Executive Director, Commercial and Environmental Development

Purpose & direction

A mandate for regional development.

The South-South Development Commission (Establishment) Act, 2025 provides a framework for the region’s physical and socio-economic development.

Plan for development

Development policies, regional surveys and master plans. Section 8(1)(a), (c)–(d)

Advance essential services

Programmes spanning infrastructure, health, education and employment. Section 8(1)(b)

Address environmental challenges

Responses to ecological problems and advice on pollution prevention. Section 8(1)(h)

Partnership

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