Niger Delta: Underdevelopment driven by corruption, elite conspiracy, says Siasia
The Convener of Niger Delta Young Professionals NDYP, a leading advocate for the development of the Niger Delta Region and Chairman of Nigerian Young Professionals Forum NYPF, Moses Siloko Siasia has once again raised concerns over what he describes as “continued lack of visible evidence to suggest that there are serious efforts, by key stakeholders in government towards ensuring that the Niger Delta Region attains meaningful economic and infrastructural development” saying that there is an urgent need for all stakeholders, regardless of political affiliations, to work together toward ending the ugly trend in the region which is marked by alarming rates of poverty, pollution, environmental degradation, youth unemployment, and crimes.
Buhari has done well for Niger Delta, says Dokubo
Coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Prof. Charles Dokubo, has lauded President Muhammadu Buhari, for his unwavering determination towards deepening peace and development of the Niger Delta region.
Clark stopped militants’ revolt against NDDC interim management ―Report
By Emma Amaize – Port Harcourt Elder Statesman and South-South leader, Senator Edwin Clark, has quietly intervened and prevailed on some angry militants in the Niger Delta Delta, threatening to lock up the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Headquarters in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, over the continued operation of the Interim Management Committee, IMC, to […]
Some people targeting acting NDDC MD to derail recovery of loot
The Coalition of Civil Societies for Good Governance and Change Initiative (CCSGGC) says there is a deliberate attempt to frustrate Joi Nunieh, acting managing director of the Niger-Delta Development Commission (NDDC), in the bid to recover looted funds. The group tackled some “disgruntled elements in the guise of civil society groups who are blackmailing Dr. […]
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 […]
Buhari’s administration changing Niger Delta positively – Presidency
Johnbosco Agbakwuru – Abuja The Presidency said on Sunday President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration has brought positive changes to the Niger Delta region. The Presidency said with the significant progress recorded in the Ogoni Clean-Up project, the Federal Government’s New Vision for the Niger Delta was making good progress. The Senior Special Assistant to the Vice […]
