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Senate approves N346,388 billion  for NDDC, for 2019 fiscal year

Senate approves N346,388 billion  for NDDC, for 2019 fiscal year

As against Buhari’s proposed budget of N410 Billion By Henry Umoru – Abuja The Senate, on Thursday, approved the sum of N346,388,900,000.00 for the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, for the  2019 fiscal year. According to the Senate,  the lifespan of the 2019 NDDC budget will elapse on 3lst May 2020. The approved sum is […]
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NDDC: Forensic auditing lacks legal backing ― Forensic Investigators

NDDC: Forensic auditing lacks legal backing ― Forensic Investigators

By Chris Ochayi Unless President Muhammadu Buhari assents to the Forensic Bill presently before him, the outcome of the proposed forensic auditing of the activities of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC would be null and void, says forensic expert. Pro-tem President, Chartered Institute of Forensic and Investigative Professionals of Nigeria, CIFIPN, Dr (Mrs) Victoria […]

NDDC inaugurates project, contract committees for finance auditing

NDDC inaugurates project, contract committees for finance auditing

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has inaugurated contract documentation and project assessment committees in preparation for forensic audit of its finances. The acting Managing Director, Dr Joi Nunieh, said this in a statement on Saturday by Mr Charles Odili, its Director, Corporate Affairs in Port Harcourt. She said that the two committees would continue […]

NDDC not created for corrupt politicians, looters — Kpokpogri

NDDC not created for corrupt politicians, looters — Kpokpogri

… urges MD Against Paying For Abandoned, Non-executed Projects The Chairman, Anti-Corruption and Integrity Forum (ACIF) and Publisher, Integrity Watchdog Magazine, Comrade Prince Kpokpogri has cautioned the acting Managing Director, Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr. Joi Nunieh, against paying contractors for abandoned, non-executed and shoddily completed projects in the region. The ACIF Chairman, Kpokpogri […]

CIFIPN boss begs Buhari to sign Forensic Bill

CIFIPN boss begs Buhari to sign Forensic Bill

Mrs Victoria Enape, a forensic expert, has pleaded with President Muhammadu Buhari to sign into law the Forensic Bill passed by both chambers of the National Assembly. Enape, the Pro tem President, Chartered Institute of Forensic and Investigative Professionals of Nigeria (CIFIPN), made the plea in Abuja at a two-day training/induction organised for new members […]

NDDC: We are ready for forensic auditing ― FG

NDDC: We are ready for forensic auditing ― FG

…Secures approval for the appointment of auditors By Chris Ochayi, Abuja The Federal Government, yesterday, disclosed that it has put in place all necessary arrangements for the commencement of the forensic auditing of the activities of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC. The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio, who disclosed this in […]

Imo, Abia, Ondo not part of Niger Delta region ― Prof. Etekpe

Imo, Abia, Ondo not part of Niger Delta region ― Prof. Etekpe

By Samuel Oyadongha – Yenogoa The Director, Institute for Niger Delta Studies (INDS) of the Niger Delta University, Prof. Ambily Etekpe, has said it was wrong to have included Imo, Abia and Ondo as member states of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The NDDC was created by former President Olusegun Obasanjo after years of […]