NDDC: Senate probes IMC over alleged squandering of N40bn
THE Senate has begun probe into alleged financial recklessness to the tune of N40 billion by the Interim Management Committee, IMC, of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC.
NDDC witnesses a new dawn in 9 weeks
SINCE the Leopard cannot change its spot, many Niger-Deltans and Nigerians had concluded that Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, recognized more for the odious corruption that had oozed from the agency, over the years, will never be able to turn the tables, but latest feelers from the organization and stakeholders indicate that the interventionist agency is being refashioned.
Group to Pondei: Akpabio’s illegality is what is jeopardizing NDDC audit
By Perez Brisibe UGHELLI – THE Niger Delta Frontline Coalition, NDFC, has reacted to claims by the acting Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Kemebradikumo Pondei that intimidation can’t stop the forensic audit of the commission. The group while reacting to the position of the NDDC boss, said contrary to his position […]
Forensic Audit: NDDC Invites EFCC
Asks anti-graft agency to retrieve cash paid for abandoned jobs Soni Daniel – Abuja Apparently rattled by the huge cash paid out to companies and individuals for jobs not yet done, the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has formally invited the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to fish out the fraudulent contractors and make […]
NDDC’s doctor
I THINK it is fair to say that the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has never before had a CEO who is more perfectly suited to the circumstances that prevail on his turf.
Synergy between NDDC, N’Delta ministry will foster uncommon growth — Militants
MILITANTS under the aegis of 21st Century Youths of the Niger Delta and Agitators with Conscience has described the synergy between the Niger Delta Development Commission and the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs as the needed impetus that will foster uncommon growth in the region.
NDDC: Why President Buhari should dissolve IMC
The reaction of the Interim Management Committee (IMC) of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to the allegations of fraud leveled against it by some Niger Delta groups in the last few weeks is the clearest indication that the committee, which several lawyers and stakeholders in the region have labeled illegal on account of the fact that it is not provided for in the Act governing the Commission, raises more questions.
NDDC’s doctor
I THINK it is fair to say that the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has never before had a CEO who is more perfectly suited to the circumstances that prevail on his turf.
Forensic audit on NDDC not targeted at individuals — Sen. Enang
Sen. Ita Enang, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Niger Delta Affairs, says the ongoing forensic audit on the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) is not targeted at individuals. Enang said this when he appeared on a News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Forum on Thursday in Abuja. He explained that President Muhammadu Buhari had […]
COVID-19: Why we derailed on procurement of ventilators, others for NDDC states – Pondei
By Egufe Yafugborhi – Port Harcourt Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has said its original interest to directly procure ventilators and sundry test and treatment resources to assist its mandate states in the fight against Coronavirus was derailed by setbacks posed by global lockdown on the pandemic. Managing Director of NDDC, Prof Kemebradikumo Pondei, clarified […]
NDIDRA restates commitment to rid NDDC of corrupt officials
A group, Niger Delta Ijaw Development and Response Assembly (NDIDRA) has restated it’s earlier commitment to purshew the course of ridding the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) of corruption and corrupt officials. The group, in a statement, said massive corruption has been taking place in the commission and perpetrated by top governmental officials whom it […]
COVID-19: NDDC donates N1bn to 9 N’Delta States
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has announced the donation of N1.045 billion to the nine states of the Niger Delta region to fight against the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the region.
Renewed march to reposition the NDDC
IN his continuing effort at delivering a more development-driven Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, President Muhammadu Buhari on March 10, 2020, inaugurated the Advisory Committee of the Commission. Similarly, the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio, had also inaugurated the Presidential Monitoring Committee of the NDDC as set up by President Buhari. Also […]
BREAKING: NDDC confirms fresh Coronavirus case in Abuja
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NDDC) on Sunday, confirmed a new case of COVID-19 in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).. This fresh discovery brings the cases of Coronavirus in Nigeria to 27. The NDDC had earlier confirmed four new cases in Lagos and Oyo States. READ ALSO: Ghana records 61-yr-old Lebanese as first casualty of […]
Why NDDC’s Advisory, Monitoring Committees Matter
The turbulent wave that threatened to sink the ship of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, may have spent its force. The ship that appeared headed for the rocks is now sailing in calm waters. From all indications, it is set for re-positioning.
Why we’re dragging Malami, Akpabio, others to court over NDDC — Lawyers
TWO Abuja based lawyers, Akharame Lucky and Edward Brisibe, yesterday, said they decided to drag the Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, Minister for Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio and others to court to correct the illegality in setting up of the Interim Management Committee and Advisory Committee for the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC.
