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Reports that this announcement was made on Friday during the conclusion of a three-day Stakeholders Summit organized by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) in Port Harcourt.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Represented by Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, Tinubu emphasized his administration’s support for the NDDC in delivering his Renewed Hope Agenda, which includes food security, poverty alleviation, inclusivity, job creation, anti-corruption measures, and the rule of law.
“I am aware of the many complaints about NDDC, but I assure you that this time around, we will change the narrative for the benefit of the Niger Delta people,” Tinubu stated, urging a shift in the commission’s approach to effectively transform the region.
Tinubu highlighted his commitment to sustainable development in the Niger Delta and assured that the East-West Road project would be addressed.
Senate President Akpabio revealed that Tinubu had authorized the NDDC to secure a ₦1 trillion loan to complete all abandoned projects in the region.
Additionally, Tinubu has assured that the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway project would commence simultaneously from both states.
“The National Assembly is satisfied with what the NDDC management and board are doing, and we will do everything possible to ensure the East-West Road is completed within our tenure. It is no longer a question of funds but of committing to spend NDDC funds only in the Niger Delta,” Akpabio said.
Former President Goodluck Jonathan, who chaired the summit, noted that the NDDC was originally set up to provide infrastructure, improve the environment, and enhance livelihoods.
He criticized past deviations from this purpose but acknowledged the positive changes under the current leadership.
“Since the inception of this leadership, people of the Niger Delta have seen some light. I encourage the political class not to overstretch the NDDC management and board, so they can perform the mandate given to them,” Jonathan said, urging the completion of abandoned projects across the nine NDDC states.
