Niger Delta
Erosion: Oshiomhole Okays Jonathan’s Quick Response
Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo has commended President Goodluck Jonathan for acting promptly on a recent erosion problem in the state.
The governor said that it was gladdening that the president sent the Minister of Environment, Mr John Odey, at short notice to assess the erosion problem, which cut off two communities in Auchi area of Edo.
A statement signed by Mr Peter Okhiria, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, said the governor made the commendation in Benin on Friday when the minister paid him a courtesy call on his way to the erosion site
He explained that the governor visited the president to draw his attention to the situation, adding, “President Jonathan has demonstrated that he is a man of action’’.
“We visited the president in Abuja where we told him of the erosion problems in the state and on Friday, he has directed the minister to take action.
“We are excited that he took us seriously by his quick intervention,” Oshiomhole said, adding, “this is the kind of action that Nigerians want.”
He said that apart from the recent erosion problem that cut off two communities in Auchi, erosion was also threatening a community at Queen Ede in Benin City, where a church building and a farmland had been washed away.
Earlier, the minister said he was directed by the president to inspect the portion of the road in Auchi where erosion cut off the two communities.
“President Goodluck Jonathan insisted we inspect it and treat the problem as an emergency”, he said, adding that the Ecological Fund Office would handle the project.
He promised that the project would be treated as an emergency.
Niger Delta
NDDC Begins N50,000 Monthly Payment To 10,000 N’Delta Youths

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has begun the payment of N50,000 monthly stipends to 10,000 indigenous youths from the Niger Delta under its Youths Internship Scheme.
The Director of Corporate Affairs at the NDDC, Mrs Seledi Thompson-Wakama, disclosed this to journalists in Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital, yesterday.
She explained that the beneficiaries would undergo practical, hands-on training across the various organisations for 12 months to develop critical skills.
Recall that during the inauguration of the scheme on July 31, 2024, Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, had announced the Federal Government’s approval of a N50,000 monthly stipend for the trainees.
According to Thompson-Wakama, the commission has successfully completed the selection process and has begun placing trainees in organisations to gain practical experience.
“Consequently, with the completion of these phases, the payment of the monthly stipends has also commenced,” she announced.
She revealed that the 10,000 beneficiaries were transparently selected from over 3.2 million youths who registered for the empowerment programme.
“This unprecedented response highlights the immense potential and aspirations of our youths to improve themselves.
“NDDC remains steadfast in ensuring this life-changing opportunity reaches the most deserving candidates, creating a lasting impact and paving the way for a brighter future,” she stated.
Thompson-Wakama explained that the scheme had enabled the commission to collate essential data, including the qualifications, skills, interests, needs, and employment status of the youths in the region.
The data, she explained, would guide the commission in designing programmes tailored to address the unique challenges faced by young people.
She disclosed that the NDDC partnered with KPMG, a global audit and consultancy firm, to enhance the commission’s corporate governance framework.
“KPMG has produced a Governance Advisory Report that will serve as a tool to support the commission’s transition from a transaction-based to a transformation-focussed policy,” Thompson-Wakama added.
The director commended the youths for their patience and cooperation during the selection process for the scheme.
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