SSDC-NITDA Partnership Delivers 5-Day Digital Skills Training for South-South Youths

SSDC-NITDA Partnership Delivers 5-Day Digital Skills Training for South-South Youths

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has fulfilled part of its intervention commitments to the South South region with the successful training and empowerment of youths in Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, and broader digital skills development. The capacity-building programme, facilitated in collaboration with the South South Development Commission (SSDC), was conducted at two pilot…

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SSDC, REA Seal MoU to Expand Electricity Access in South South

SSDC, REA Seal MoU to Expand Electricity Access in South South

The South-South Development Commission (SSDC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) to accelerate electricity access and drive sustainable development across the South-South region. The agreement was formalised over the weekend at the REA headquarters in Abuja. Speaking at the signing ceremony, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer…

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SSDC Moves to Position South-South Youth for Digital Economy

SSDC Moves to Position South-South Youth for Digital Economy

The South South Development Commission (SSDC) has intensified efforts to position the region to fully harness the potentials of Information Technology for youth development. In furtherance of this goal, the youth-friendly Managing Director of the Commission, Ms. Usoro Akpabio, paid a courtesy visit to the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA),…

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Akpabio Meets VP Shettima, Pledges Renewed Drive for South-South Development

Akpabio Meets VP Shettima, Pledges Renewed Drive for South-South Development

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the South-South Development Commission (SSDC), Ms. Usoro Akpabio, has pledged renewed commitment to advancing sustainable growth in the South-South region. Ms. Akpabio made the pledge on Wednesday following a strategic meeting with Vice President Kashim Shettima, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Discussions centered around on unlocking…

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SSDC MD Meets SGF, Receives Appointment Letter

SSDC MD Meets SGF, Receives Appointment Letter

In a significant move marking the formal commencement of a new era for regional development, the Managing Director of the South-South Development Commission (SSDC), Ms. Usoro Akpabio on Monday, led a delegation of senior officials on a courtesy visit to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, in Abuja on…

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