{
  "id": 13731364,
  "title": "NDDC Director Takes Over As ISMNC Rivers Chair",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/nddc-director-takes-over-as-ismnc-rivers-chair",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-11T14:12:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/11/nddc-director-takes-over-as-ismnc-rivers-chair/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Patterson Ogon, Director of Planning, Research and Statistics at the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), has taken over as the Chairman of the Rivers State Chapter of the Institute of Strategic Management of Nigeria (ISMNC). In his inaugural address, Ogon pledged to promote professional excellence, ethical leadership, and measurable results. He stressed the importance of translating strategy into practical outcomes and emphasized the need for continuous professional development, adaptability, and mentorship. Ogon also called for stronger collaboration among members, state chapters, regional structures, and the institute's national leadership.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}