FORUM OF NIGER DELTA LEADERS, STAKEHOLDERS COMMEND NDDC ACHIEVEMENTS IN THE REGION

The Forum of Niger Delta Leaders and Critical Stakeholders has commended the Management of Niger Delta Development Commission NDDC for its achievement in the region

The Forum also urged the Commission to remain focused in their service delivery drive to the people of the region;

This was contained in Nine ( 9) points resolution signed by critical stakeholders from the region shortly after it meeting held in Yenagoa, Bayelsa state to deliberate, examine activities and programs of the Commission, in particular, and certain salient issues of regional and national interests

The following were the resolution breached with the direction and achievements, so far recorded by the Niger Delta Development Commission NDDC,

The forum Commended the renewed drive towards human capital development by the NDDC, and agreed to partner with the Commission in its initiatives, with particular reference to vocational training programs for the youths and women of the region;

The Forum Nine points resolution were signed by Senator Essien Ibok Emmanuel and Prof Benjamin Ogele Okaba

Prof Emenike Nyeche Wami and
Amb Kennedy Tonjo West

The Nine Points resolution signed by twenty stakeholders across the region also lauded President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for appointing persons of high scale to the Board and management of the NDDC as embodied by the present team; and urged them not to disappoint the confidence reposed on them by Mr. President and the people of the Region.

The Resolution called on Mr. President to use his good offices (as a lover of the Niger Delta) to take deliberate steps towards releasing in tranches, the huge backlog of arrears of monies owed the Commission by the Federal Government of Nigeria.

“We strongly believe that such a presidential gesture will not only help escalate the development of the region but also further endear Mr. President to the Niger Delta people”

It also appeals to the good people and friends of the Niger Delta to lend constructive support to the leadership of the Commission in its determined march to make a difference;

The Forum statement called on the Federal Ministry of Works, and the relevant agencies of the federal government to carry out immediate reconstruction works on the several failed sections of “Federal Roads” in the Niger Delta, to alleviate the suffering of the people.

The critical stakeholders called for the completion of the Ikot Abasi – Eket Oron section of the East-West Road, and the award of the contract for the Oron – Calabar section of the all important Road.

It reminded the federal government,as well as both the Ministry of Niger Delta Development and the Niger Delta Development Commission, of the dire need for the Trans Niger Delta Coastal Road project, noting that the potential socioeconomic benefits of the project cannot be over emphasized; thus, urged that funds should be mobilized for the commencement of the project.

Finally, the resolution urged the Managing Director of the NDDC to facilitate an audience with the President of the Nigerian Senate, His Excellency, Senator Godswill Akpabio, for a robust and constructive engagement on critical issues of regional and national concern.

In conclusion, the Forum called on Niger Deltans of goodwill, and lovers of the region, to join hands with the leadership of NDDC,and other agencies of the Federal government with direct bearing on the Niger Delta region to enthrone good governance and effectively address the developmental inadequacies of the region,Called for a sense of commitment and constructive engagement for the good of our people while urging that groups in the region to desist from attempts to draw back the march to progress.

Other signatories in the forum resolution include Dominic Saataah,
Comrade Ita Ante. National ,Prof Atuboyedia Obianime ,Elder Timi K Ogoriba and Prof Simeon Chituru Achinewhu

It also include Dr Ken Robinson,
Hon D D Kalsuo,
Elder Marshal Kunoun,
Bishop Victor Thomas,
High Chief Thompson Fouye,
Comrade Charles Omusuku and
Comrade Ezonebi Oyakemeagbegha

Amb Amain Winston Ceterel,
Chief Ken Odiowei,
Deacon Felix Etela ,
Amb Hope Harvard Erekosima,
Comrade Mogbitse G Okitikpi
Hon Daniel Oyowe and
Comrade McPrince Mbu signed the resolution

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