NASS/NDDC FROSTY RELATIONSHIP: How Akwa, interim administrator, caught opponents off-guard
By Emma Amaize THE Interim Administrator/Chief Executive Officer, CEO, Niger-Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Mr. Effiong Akwa, took opponents who supposed the hostilities between the National Assembly and interventionist agency would continue under his tenure, unawares by privately going to apologise to the lawmakers soon after his appointment, last year. NDV learnt that Akwa, who South-South […]
Bonding for Niger Delta Development: Between NDDC and the National Assembly
“The NDDC Interim Administrator has done well because for development to take place, the first thing you need is peace. He has been able to reach out to stakeholders and members of the National Assembly.” This assessment, by the Chairman, Senate Committee on Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Peter Nwaoboshi, sums up the views of many […]
Group tackles Tunji-Ojo, says there’s no problem with NDDC Act
Following his statement on why the National Assembly, NASS, is repealing the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Act, a group known as Transparency and Accountability Advancement group, Thursday, disagreed with the Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on NDDC, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, insisting that the commission has no problem that would warrant amendment of its Act. Yesterday, […]
We’ll complete Imo-Rivers link road — NDDC boss
The Interim Administrator of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Mr Efiong Akwa, has said that the commission would put in more efforts to ensure the completion of the 24-kilometre dual carriage way linking Imo and Rivers states through oil-bearing communities in both states. Akwa stated this when he led a team of NDDC directors […]
NDDC: Why NASS is repealing Act —Tunji-Ojo
By Levinus Nwabughiogu Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has said that the need to amend the commission’s Act was to make it more development orientated in the service of the region. He said that many deficiencies inherent in the extant laws regulating the affairs of the commission […]
NDDC: Why N/Assembly is repealing act — Tunji-Ojo
Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has said that the need to amend the Commission’s act was to make it more development orientated in the service of the region.
NDDC ‘ll fastrack Emevor-Orogun road – Ohwavborua
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) on Wednesday said the it will fastrack the construction of the Emevor-Orogun road in Isoko North and Ughelli North Local Government Areas of Delta State.
NDDC to begin work on abandoned 24km Imo-Rivers road project
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) on Wednesday directed the contractor handling the 24 kilometres dual carriageway linking Imo and Rivers back to site. The NDDC’s Interim Administrator, Mr Effiong Akwa, gave the order while inspecting the road traversing several oil-producing communities in both states. He said the road which runs through Avu-Adapalm-Etekuru in Imo […]
N’Delta youths laud Akpabio, insists he inaugurates NDDC board
By Emma Amaize YOUTHS and activists in Niger Delta, Wednesday, commended the Minister of Niger Delta, Senator Godswill Akpabio, on his efforts to reposition the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, but urged him to inaugurate the screened and confirmed board of the interventionist agency without further delay. The crusaders under the auspices of 21st Century […]
NDDC: Forensic audit slowing down devt of Niger Delta – Amadhe
By Ochuko Akuopha IMMEDIATE past President General and Patron of the Isoko Development Union, IDU, Chief Iduh Amadhe, has lamented that the delay in concluding the forensic audit being carried out by the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, was slowing down the development of the Niger Delta Region. Speaking on telephone with Vanguard, Amadhe described […]
Publish reports of NDDC forensic audit now, IYC challenges FG, NDDC
By Emem Idio The Ijaw Youths Council IYC, Worldwide has called on the Federal Government and the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, to immediately publish the report of the forensic audit embarked upon by the commission. The IYC in a statement by its President, Timothy Igbifa, said:”We were all happy when this forensic audit started […]
Buhari, Senate President deliberate on security challenges, NDDC
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday met with Senate President Ahmad Lawan where they deliberated on national issues including security challenges facing the country and the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). Speaking to State House correspondents at the end of the closed doors meeting, the senate president described the deliberation as fruitful, saying Nigerians troubled areas […]
Publish reports of NDDC forensic audit now, IYC challenges FG, NDDC
Urges PMB to nominate, inaugurate new board before April By Emem Idio – Yenagoa The Ijaw Youths Council, IYC, Worldwide has called on the Federal Government and the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, to immediately publish the report of the forensic audit embarked at the commission. The IYC in a statement signed by its President, […]
Akwa to N-Deltans: NDDC’ll no longer embark on projects that are at variance
…As Commission donates five waste disposal trucks to Delta By Festus Ahon THE Interim Administrator of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Mr Effiong Akwa, weekend, assured that the commission would no longer carry out projects that are at variance with the aspirations of the people of the Niger Delta region. Akwa gave the assurance […]
NDDC to train unemployed youths at Innoson Motors
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) says all is now set for the training of indigent Niger Delta youths on technical skills at Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Company. This is contained in a statement issued by the commission’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Mr Ibitoye Abosede, and made available to newsmen on Sunday in Port Harcourt. Abosede quoted […]
DOUBLE STANDARDS: Northerners in charge at NEDC, N/Deltans not fully in charge at NDDC — Senator Ekpeyong
By Chioma Onuegbu, Uyo Senator Christopher Ekpenyong represents Akwa Ibom North West (Ikot Ekpene) in the 9th Senate on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP. In this interview, speaks on the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) unending controversies, reasons the All Progressives Congress (APC) should not be returned to power at the federal […]
