Niger Delta
Drop In Federal Allocation May Hit Delta – Gov
Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan has hinted that the state 2011 budget might drop lower than the current fiscal year due to fall in funds accruing to the state.
Uduaghan, who disclosed this while declaring open a budget retreat for the pre-year 2011, said fund coming to the state has drastically reduced.
He said the dwindling fund was as a result of a drop in oil production explaining that instead of the target of 500,000 barrels a day the state was producing 150,000 barrels a day.
“The funding of this year’s budget was reduced as a result of the damage to oil pipelines during the May 13th Crisis in the oil producing areas of the state.
“We are trying to develop a non-oil economy because with the current revenue that we have we may not be able to create the enabling environment to achieve our mission”, he said.
He concluded that the revenue from oil production in the state dropped from 35% to 19% due to the crisis, but the state repaired the damaged pipelines and was targeting to hit 500,000 barrels of oil per day.
The governor vowed to continue to pursue his programme of developing the state without oil even as he explained that depending on oil alone at this stage of the nation’s history will be counter production.
Charging all departments in the state to embank on aggressive revenue drive, he promised to ensure sever efinancial discipline and financial management in all departments in the state.
Uduaghan said his administration was committed to building an enabling environment for a non-oil producing economy and has improved on the welfare of Deltans through the micro-credit scheme.
He said he has also improved transport system, free health care facilities for pregnant mothers and children below 5 years and free examination fees for SS3 students.
“These are some of the things we are doing to develop our state.
Our future is very bright, if we manage our funds properly, we will get to our destination,” he said.
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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