NDSCO Passes Confidence Vote On Jonathan

ANon-Governmental Organisation, the Niger Delta Solidarity Coalition (NDSCO) has unanimously passed a vote of confidence on the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Dr Goodluck Jonathan having reviewed his developmental achievements and contributions to the Niger Delta region.

NDSCO which comprises professionals and academicians from the Niger Delta region came up with this resolve during its monthly appraisal meeting Thursday, in Port Harcourt.

Speaking with The Tide on Sunday, shortly after the meeting, the spokesman of the organisation, Dr Ngboawaji Daniel Nte said the vote passed on Dr Goodluck Jonathan was a reflection of the unflinching that in his ability to assist Alhaji Umaru Musa Yar’Adua deliver the dividends of democracy to all Nigerians and for installing relative peace in the Niger Delta region through the amnesty deal initiative.

Dr Nte remarked that Dr Goodluck Jonathan credentials when combined with those of Yar’Adua will produce a near perfect match that will consolidate the socio-economic development programme of the outgone administration.

He reiterated that the pairing of Dr Jonathan with President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua was a good omen for the Niger Delta region, as it is a modest attempt by the ruling Peoples Democratic Party to assuages the tension in the region.

In a related development the spokesman of the NGO, Dr Nte equally recognises the emergence of some Niger Delta leaders who have acted as stabilsing force in the various states within the region.

He noted that in Delta State, the role of elder statesmen, Chief Edwin K. Clark has been recognised and highly commendable as he strived to doggedly projects the Niger Delta cause through non-violent means.

In Bayelsa State, Dr Nte observed that Chief Asara A. Asara has also wittingly played a stabilizing role in the crises in the state and have assisted immensely in rallying support for Dr. Goodluck Jonathan. While in Rivers State the vocality of Chief Anabs Sara-Igbe was also appreciated by various groups.

In view of the Evaluation Dr. Nte expressed optimism that the roles of these personalities will certainly help to nurture a new generation of leaders that can position the region in the Nigerian equation.

He used the medium to advocate for periodic account of stewardship by the political office holders in the region to ensure effective resources management and utilisation as this will help to curb waste and corruption and enhance rapid development of the Niger Delta region.