NUJ Chapel Advises FG On New NDDC Board

Following the dissolution of the Board of the Niger Development Commission (NDDC), the Federated Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Rivers State Council,  has called on the Federal Government to take precaution in the choice of new appointees, if the commission is to succeed.

In a statement issued in Port Harcourt and signed by its Secretary, Azubuike Okeh, the chapel said the pedigree of the new appointees should be considered before appointment.

“We implore Mr. President to carry out serious search for capable and credible persons who will put the interest of the people of the region first in all their considerations. We are of the belief that there will be transformation of the region’s economy and societies, if this is done without any form of politics,” the statement stated.

It further stated that it was regrettable that Niger Deltans saddled with the responsibility of improving the social and environmental conditions of the region and alleviate poverty chose to aggravate the scourge for the ordinary Niger Delta people. It suggested that anyone wishing to be appointed as the new Managing Director or member of the Board of the Commission should come up with and defend a proposal to that effect.