The Federal Government has approved 44 infrastructural projects to be executed by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to ameliorate the dearth of roads, bridges and other facilities needed to improve the living conditions of people in the Niger Delta region.

It also approved the sum of N3.5 billion to cater for the inclusion of military retirees in the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), in addition to the approval of N13.3 billion for awarding of contract for the provision of infrastructure in the Phase II development of Mbora district, a suburb of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

Minister of Information, Labaran Maku, in company of the Ministers of State for FCT and Defence, Olajumoke Akinjide and Mrs Olusola Obada, briefed State House correspondents on the outcome of yesterday’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by President Goodluck Jonathan.

According to Maku, FEC deliberated extensively on the Niger Delta Master Plan and approved the projects at this time of the year to help the NDDC expedite action on the construction of roads, bridges and upgrading of infrastructural projects that would help reduce the impact of environmental degradation in the region.

The minister did not however mention how much the 44 projects which will be located in Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Rivers, Delta, Bayelsa, Edo, Imo and Ondo will cost.

He, nonetheless, stated that other infrastructure that would receive attention include provision of water, agriculture and health.

Also, the Minister of State for Defence, Obada, said although the government had since introduced the NHIS, military retirees were not beneficiaries, a situation which put them in precarious condition after decades of selfless service to the nation.

Observing that such retirees are statutorily covered to benefit from medical attention, Obada explained that one of the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) of her ministry is to look after the health of the officers and men serving the nation “in order to boost their morale.”

The scheme will cover the retirees, one spouse and two children below the age of eighteen.

She said council approved the sum of N3.5 billion for the first year to take care of  “75,000 retirees whose biometric data has been captured during an evaluation exercise conducted by the ministry,” expressing hope that this will “further motivate the officers and men.”

On her part, the Minister of State for the FCT, Akinjide, said the Mbora district project which will gulp N13.3 billion and is expected to be completed in 36 months, “will enable the people to build their houses and provide employment for many.”

Akinjide said the project which will focus on the provision of local roads, access roads, water, power and other infrastructure  is aimed at decongesting the FCT and enhance the Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) of the ministry.

http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/fg-approves-44-projects-for-niger-delta-region/124851/

Okay.. How much did the Government approve for looting?!

Very good thing. No more complaints again.

We want to hear more of "completes..." than "approves..."

wht eva NDDC handles, its a dead end coz dey r involve in d biggest act of fraud!!!!

Mad Cow: Okay.. How much did the Government approve for looting?!

lol

Federal rep of SS. and her new found colonies.

Bt FG don dey approve since & never see commission.

*Yawns* anye anamdie?

Rubbish!
Do stuffs that will help reduce the price of GARRI and other commodities for the coomon man to survive! Nigerians are suffering!

With time a committee will soon be set up 2 look into uncompleted projects

Mad Cow: Okay.. How much did the Government approve for looting?!

Virtually the whole sum

mamikky:
The minister did not however mention how much the 44 projects which will be located in Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Rivers, Delta, Bayelsa, Edo, Imo and Ondo will cost.

http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/fg-approves-44-projects-for-niger-delta-region/124851/

Why is Abia state not on the list? Are they no longer oil producing state? Just curious!

This government is on performance enhancing drug. The rate at which projects are going on in every sector is very alarming .
Just at a time when you feel they have disclosed all they have in offer, they just come up with new projects. The transformation agenda is really on a hyper mode.
One week, one dossier of contracts and projects.

Last week, it was a plethora of projects ranging from so many highways slated for funding under SURE P to Eleven terminals and airports undergoing remodelling and reconstruction across Nigeria. Same week, Govt launched the YOUWIN 2 for another round of employment for women. Same week, Minna-Kaduna trains were back on the track transporting people. Same week, contracts were awarded for the construction of East West and Abuja-Lokoja roads. Penultimate week, new Onitsha sea ports were commissioned and oil refinery in Anambra.

Same week, govt had offset outstanding and genuine subsidy claims to oil markerters and trader companies. Same week, the ministry of information announced plans to undertake a good governance tour to meet the people and showcase ongoing projects. same week, the SWF board was finally inaugurated with distinguished technocrats at the helm to champion development on a three phase basis.

This week, it is still projects galore. Our Foriegn reserves has hit a remarkable 41 billion dollars. Our oil production has peaked 2.7 Mbpd. The government has secured a strategic loan deal with nexim bank for financing of three critical developmental projects viz Abuja railway, New airports, national Internet/ communication backbone. Etc

Now this. A significant 44 infrastructural projects in the much neglected Niger Delta region. The air can only get fresher.

Jona, will be a good boy now.

harryem: wht eva NDDC handles, its a dead end coz dey r involve in d biggest act of fraud!!!!

nah true u dey talk my broda

dedeike: This government is on performance enhancing drug. The rate at which projects are going on in every sector is very alarming .
Just at a time when you feel they have disclosed all they have in offer, they just come up with new projects. The transformation agenda is really on a hyper mode.
One week, one dossier of contracts and projects.

Last week, it was a plethora of projects ranging from so many highways slated for funding under SURE P to Eleven terminals and airports undergoing remodelling and reconstruction across Nigeria. Same week, Govt launched the YOUWIN 2 for another round of employment for women. Same week, Minna-Kaduna trains were back on the track transporting people. Same week, contracts were awarded for the construction of East West and Abuja-Lokoja roads. Penultimate week, new Onitsha sea ports were commissioned and oil refinery in Anambra.

Same week, govt had offset outstanding and genuine subsidy claims to oil markerters and trader companies. Same week, the ministry of information announced plans to undertake a good governance tour to meet the people and showcase ongoing projects. same week, the SWF board was finally inaugurated with distinguished technocrats at the helm to champion development on a three phase basis.

This week, it is still projects galore. Our Foriegn reserves has hit a remarkable 41 billion dollars. Our oil production has peaked 2.7 Mbpd. The government has secured a strategic loan deal with nexim bank for financing of three critical developmental projects viz Abuja railway, New airports, national Internet/ communication backbone. Etc

Now this. A significant 44 infrastructural projects in the much neglected Niger Delta region. The air can only get fresher.

mr lapdog doin wot he knws how to do best

What projects... Sum1 needs to be specific...

So we can also monitor them!

NDDC has not bn effective. It will be a big shame if by 2020 niger delta is wanting in terms of development.

very good move by the government, let more projects go to the niger delta regio, let the projects be implemented and not politicized, lets turn warri to the nigerian dubai lets turn brass to nigerias own DOHA.

Everyyone stands to benefit north south east west, but please let this not be another gboju gboju project....

Thank you mr president jo http://www.hulkshare.com/mobile/index.php#bt60qyi7v6rk

centje: NDDC has not bn effective. It will be a big shame if by 2020 niger delta is wanting in terms of development.

lie NDDC is the easiest way to siphon money from the niger delta

Mad Cow: Okay.. How much did the Government approve for looting?!

...I guess for every 5 - 10 projects, 3 is strictly for looting (that is ...destined never to be completed).

That's where the oil money is at, yeah??

Soon come..

banki:

lie NDDC is the easiest way to siphon money from the niger delta

are you sure you undertood my post

Torch1:
Why is Abia state not on the list? Are they no longer oil producing state? Just curious!

maybe you should ask the criminal TA Orji!

Was Diezani present @ d meeting?

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ,
the love of God,
and the sweet fellowship of the Holy Spirit, rest and abide with the FG in order to start and complete this project,
in Jesus name,
Amen!

Another Gteam memeber just sign-up. Any link to meet d team leader

Good! If only there will be an effective feedback method on the whole projects. But as usual nah, we don know wetin go happen.

dedeike: This government is on performance enhancing drug. The rate at which projects are going on in every sector is very alarming .
Just at a time when you feel they have disclosed all they have in offer, they just come up with new projects. The transformation agenda is really on a hyper mode.
One week, one dossier of contracts and projects.

Last week, it was a plethora of projects ranging from so many highways slated for funding under SURE P to Eleven terminals and airports undergoing remodelling and reconstruction across Nigeria. Same week, Govt launched the YOUWIN 2 for another round of employment for women. Same week, Minna-Kaduna trains were back on the track transporting people. Same week, contracts were awarded for the construction of East West and Abuja-Lokoja roads. Penultimate week, new Onitsha sea ports were commissioned and oil refinery in Anambra.

Same week, govt had offset outstanding and genuine subsidy claims to oil markerters and trader companies. Same week, the ministry of information announced plans to undertake a good governance tour to meet the people and showcase ongoing projects. same week, the SWF board was finally inaugurated with distinguished technocrats at the helm to champion development on a three phase basis.

This week, it is still projects galore. Our Foriegn reserves has hit a remarkable 41 billion dollars. Our oil production has peaked 2.7 Mbpd. The government has secured a strategic loan deal with nexim bank for financing of three critical developmental projects viz Abuja railway, New airports, national Internet/ communication backbone. Etc

Now this. A significant 44 infrastructural projects in the much neglected Niger Delta region. The air can only get fresher.

After all your previous lies,nobody takes you serious here again