Niger Delta Development Commission

Suspension of dredging contracts by NDDC dangerous for national economy, business leaders warn

October 22, 2023 Bode Olagoke 0

A group of Concerned Nigerian Businessmen and Community Leaders (CNBCL) has appealed to the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to re-evaluate and promptly resume dredging projects in the region, warning that suspension of such all-important contracts will negatively affect the Nation’s economy. The group also appealed to the Federal Government, NDDC and other relevant authorities to collaborate to address any Read More

NDDC: Pressure mounts on Senate to confirm Buhari’s nominees

December 12, 2022 Bode Olagoke 0

The South-south Emerging Leaders Forum (SELF), has alleged that some Senators in collaboration with a certain serving Minister were allegedly working to frustrate the confirmation of the board member nominees for the Niger Delta Development Commission  (NDDC) forwarded to the Senate by President Muhammadu Buhari so as to raise fund to prosecute elections in River and Delta states. The forum, Read More

South-south forum demands speedy confirmation of NDDC board nominees

December 8, 2022 Bode Olagoke 0

The South-south Emerging Leaders Forum (SELF), has asked the Senate to expedite action and eschew unnecessary delay in the confirmation of the nominees forwarded to the chamber by President Muhammadu Buhari as members of the Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The forum described the delay as unnecessary even as it accused the Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, Read More