Niger Delta
Deteriorating East/West Road Worries Bayelsa Motorists
Motorists and commuters have complained of the deteriorating portion of the ever-busy East/West road linking the South South with the South West states.
Motorists who spoke with newsmen complained that the Kaiama axis of the road in Bayelsa State was gradually deteriorating.
The motorists said that vehicular traffic between Warri and Port Harcourt was stalled for several hours last weekend owing to the situation of the road, which also serves as a link to the South East.
They called on the Federal Government to expedite work on the turning of the East/West road into dual carriage way to lessen the hardship faced by commuters on the road.
A commuter, who gave his name as Kingsley Oboro, told newsmen that he spent four hours in one spot on his way from Warri to Yenagoa and had to take a longer route to get to his destination.
Oboro said that some travellers who could not proceed on their journey due to the heavy hold up had to retreat to nearby Kaiama to pass the night.
Commenting on the issue, Mr Sampson Iniyemo, the Sagbama Unit Commander of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), said the unit had alerted the company handling the road to repair the affected portion.
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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