Niger Delta Coastal and Swampy Oil Producing Communities Calls for NDDC BOARD Sack

Members of Niger Delta Coastal and Swampy Oil Producing Communities have called for the sack of the NDDC Board. The group’s complaints include a negligence of duty and gross misconduct by the board.
A spokesperson for the group has said that a mass protest will be held shortly, describing the board as “uncaring and grossly unconcerned for the wellbeing of the region.” Sources reveal that plans to urge Buhari to make sweeping changes to the board committee following his inauguration are being discussed.


The group’s views echoes public sentiments. In a recent statement, the group (NDCSOPC) observed that “the environment and the livelihood of the inhabitants are still in a sorry state because both the NDDC and the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs have failed in their responsibilities.”
“It is expedient for Mr. President-Elect to first dissolve the entire board and structure of the commission, then review the operational guidelines with a view to making it align with his vision to truly develop the Niger Delta and make life meaningful for its inhabitants.”
“Besides, a new crop of board should be set up who must be made up of men and women of proven integrity and who must accept strict financial discipline and the political will to develop the area as their code of ethics.
“The mantra of corruption had rendered the commission moribund saying that the commission could justify the huge investment by the central government to fix the Niger Delta.”
Meanwhile a matter filed at the Federal High Court Abuja against the board is to be decided on the 1st of June.

Source: http://watchdognews.net/niger-delta-coastal-and-swampy-oil-producing-communities-calls-for-nddc-board-sack/

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