NDDC: Who is afraid of Nunieh?
There is a new campaign in town, and it is hinged on bringing down a high-profile target at all costs. The strategy is that if the target is not brought down, there would indeed be trouble, and the consequences might be severe. I have watched closely as the events are unfolding, and I dare say […]
Stabilizing Niger-Delta: Dr. Cairo Ojougbo’s call from damaging culture of the past
The Niger Delta Development Commission [NDDC] was created in the year 2000 with a number of defined objectives, including formulation of policies and implementation of projects and programs, but a sole and clear ultimate goal: developing the Niger Delta region which was ravaged by debilitating poverty compounded by the environmental effects of oil exploration activities.
Reconstitution of NDDC Board: N’Delta militants dare Buhari
NOTWITHSTANDING President Muhammadu Buhari’s avowal that the Federal Government would reconstitute the governing Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Niger Delta militants warned, last night, that they would return to the creeks if the President refused to inaugurate the Board screened and approved by the Senate, after carrying out forensic audit of the Commission.
NDDC boss assures on completion of abandoned projects
By Festus Ahon, Asaba Acting-Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Dr. Joy Nunieh has assured that over 50 percent abandoned projects of the commission would be completed under her watch. Nunieh in a statement, restated the commission’s commitment to evolve new strategies for the development of the Niger Delta region. While assuring that […]
Why plan to recompose NDDC board is against equity, justice – Igbini
National President of Vanguard for Transparent Leadership and Democracy, VATLAD, Comrade Igbini Odafe Emmanuel, in this interview, speaks on the implications of plans to recompose the board of Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, saying it would undermine the powers of the Senate.
NDDC: Group decries rate of failed projects in Abia
Mrs Lilian Ezenwa, the Executive Director, Public Enlightenment Projects (PEP), a non-governmental organisation, has expressed displeasure over the spate of failed Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) projects in Abia. Ezenwa made her feelings known on Tuesday during a meeting of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) organised by PEP in Umuahia. She said that most of the […]
