By Mike Odiegwu, Port Harcourt

The Interim Management Committee (IMC) of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has decried N11.5bn non-essential contracts smuggled into its 2020 budget ostensibly by members of the National Assembly.

The Acting Executive Director, Dr. Cairo Ojuogboh, said the contracts were for supply of desks and chairs to schools in the Niger Delta region.

A statement by the NDDC Corporate Affairs Director, Charles Odili, quoted Ojuogboh as saying henceforth the commission would only give priority to projects that would impact meaningfully on the region.

He insisted the commission would no longer yield to requests of including such projects in its budget to satisfy selfish considerations.

According to him: “This year alone, they put N11.5billion in the budget for the supply of desks and chairs to schools in the Niger Delta region.

“Where are the schools that you are going to put N11. 5billion worth of chairs and desks in the region?”

Ojougboh assured the commission would resume inspection of its projects across the region despite distractions, adding it was time to get back to the task of developing the Niger Delta region.

He said: “We have had enough of distractions and we have decided not to be bogged down anymore

“We will go about our work with renewed vigor. We are taking a special interest in the desilting projects, because, heavy rains are coming and some areas will be flooded.

“We will visit all the locations because no payments will be made until our engineers, quantity surveyors and the Project Monitoring and Supervision, PMS, have approved.”

He clarified the IMC headed by the Acting Managing Director, Prof. Kemebradikumo Pondei, had only paid for verified jobs that done over the years.

He said contractors now sit in their homes and get alerts without visiting the NDDC office to lobby for payments.

“It has never happened before. Today, you don’t need to come to NDDC to lobby for your payments.

“Once we verify your job performance, we will pay you because a labourer is worthy of his wages,” he said.

Ojougboh expressed delight the 29-kilometre Ogbia-Nembe Road with spurs linking 14 different communities in Bayelsa would soon be commissioned.

“We were there recently on a pre-commissioning visit. Once we get an approved date from the Presidency, we shall let you know,” he said.

He said road, which cuts through the swamps with 10mbridges and 99 culverts, was one of the signature projects executed by the NDDC.

https://thenationonlineng.net/n11-5bn-school-chairs-contracts-smuggled-into-nddc-budget-imc/

You go chop your own and i go chop my own we go divide the national cake

Scrap NDDC abeg, let's have some peace and sanity

I don't think there is anything that is no corrupt in Nigeria; living and non- living things.

I you go into the creeks and villages in the Niger Delta region, you will Be shocked at the level of q tthat exists there.

Conterminated water, soil and sea food.

No health care amenities in fact no government presence.

Yet, this is the goose that lays the nation's golden eggs.

These people, who's environment has already been polluted and degraded by oil drilling activities,

They are the ones the government and reps are stealing from.

Nigerian leaders without mincing words are all morally bankrupt. And it is from them the youths learn the art and act of fraud from.

Surely the apple doesn't fall too far from the tree.

Abeg make I face my front.

Where are the schools that you are going to put N11.5 BILLION worth of chairs and desks in the region?

Beremx:
Niger Deltans are not complaining else you would have seen protests. Why should I cry more than the bereaved?

Hmmmmmm, this is deep!

The yesterday, today and future of this country have been embezzled. It's a pity! Everybody's mentality is now to steal public funds without thinking about what these funds are actually meant for. Imagine the Wealthy but poverty-ravaged Niger Delta region. People are just heartless!

omenka:
Of what use really is all this disclosure when even the Niger Deltans themselves have told us these are mere pickpockets and that if corruption must be fought, it must begin elsewhere and not with the NDDC?

It hurts deeply especially when these information are made public when in the end, no one goes to jail, no one is hanged, and no one loses their fortune. Just a rollercoaster with no end.

Damn shame.

Hmmmmm, this is deeper!




Many atrocities happening in that part of the country and the most sickening part is that you will never see the youths of that region asking their leaders questions, they will rather focus their energy on the same President who meant well for them all since day one.
Pathetic.

oloriLFC:
The yesterday, today and future of this country have been embezzled. It's a pity!

You have said it all Olori.

It is more of a case of all man and woman for themselves,
GOD for us all.

They have looted the future of this country since many decades ago.

Future looks so effing bleak
But we will keep believing in her.

Jack005:
We will keep hoping and believing .

Yes, the last thing to leave a man or woman is ...... HOPE!

That these things are happening and Nigerian youths are still watching BB Naija while hoping for a change in this country is what surprises me.


Nigeria will be great again. It may take time but we'll get there.

11.5billion naira worth of chairs and tables yet children sit on the floor to study in schools.

NDDC matter tire me.

Our oyel our oyel is being smuggled to north

They wunt see what their leaders are doing ooo

This country is a lost cause. No one can save her from herself.

.

Flyingngel:
I don't think there is anything that is no corrupt in Nigeria; living and non- living things.

..

Walahi,
9ja matter tire me

Even animals and tress are corrupt.
.how can snake swallowed that amount of money

Mheen

Pimpmaride:
Our oyel our oyel is being smuggled to north


They wont see what their leaders are doing ooo...

Hmmmmmm, this is deep!

It's a pity.

New day. New scam.

Useless Nigeria for you


This is why that country will never move forward..

Looters

Jm

None essential contract? Hmmnn!


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XXXXTENTACION:
You go chop your own and i go chop my own we go divide the national cake

Na national puff puff remain......they don chop the cake finish.

The coexistence life of Nigeria as an entity has been bastardized..dem Bleep am front and back without her consent.. raping continue.

If the NNDC books are thoroughly checked, the auditors will trace their loots to even former presidents. The Commission is just a cash cow for any party in power.

please, China come and buy this country at least there will be development and less corrupt practices because of their strict law towards corruption

Gradually all their criminal deeds will be brought to light , wicked Souls

Gr8amechi:

By Mike Odiegwu, Port Harcourt

The Interim Management Committee (IMC) of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has decried N11.5bn non-essential contracts smuggled into its 2020 budget ostensibly by members of the National Assembly.

The Acting Executive Director, Dr. Cairo Ojuogboh, said the contracts were for supply of desks and chairs to schools in the Niger Delta region.

A statement by the NDDC Corporate Affairs Director, Charles Odili, quoted Ojuogboh as saying henceforth the commission would only give priority to projects that would impact meaningfully on the region.

He insisted the commission would no longer yield to requests of including such projects in its budget to satisfy selfish considerations.

According to him: “This year alone, they put N11.5billion in the budget for the supply of desks and chairs to schools in the Niger Delta region.

“Where are the schools that you are going to put N11. 5billion worth of chairs and desks in the region?”

Ojougboh assured the commission would resume inspection of its projects across the region despite distractions, adding it was time to get back to the task of developing the Niger Delta region.

He said: “We have had enough of distractions and we have decided not to be bogged down anymore

“We will go about our work with renewed vigor. We are taking a special interest in the desilting projects, because, heavy rains are coming and some areas will be flooded.

“We will visit all the locations because no payments will be made until our engineers, quantity surveyors and the Project Monitoring and Supervision, PMS, have approved.”

He clarified the IMC headed by the Acting Managing Director, Prof. Kemebradikumo Pondei, had only paid for verified jobs that done over the years.

He said contractors now sit in their homes and get alerts without visiting the NDDC office to lobby for payments.

“It has never happened before. Today, you don’t need to come to NDDC to lobby for your payments.

“Once we verify your job performance, we will pay you because a labourer is worthy of his wages,” he said.

Ojougboh expressed delight the 29-kilometre Ogbia-Nembe Road with spurs linking 14 different communities in Bayelsa would soon be commissioned.

“We were there recently on a pre-commissioning visit. Once we get an approved date from the Presidency, we shall let you know,” he said.

He said road, which cuts through the swamps with 10mbridges and 99 culverts, was one of the signature projects executed by the NDDC.

https://thenationonlineng.net/n11-5bn-school-chairs-contracts-smuggled-into-nddc-budget-imc/

Did the bolded statements come out of the mouths of those who have benefited from lower tier educational system? What is actually wrong with most Nigerians? What project can NDDC undertake that can bring more meaningful impact than funding our elementary and secondary schools? Sometimes I cannot simply believe the type of craps that come out of the mouth of certain dingbats in Nigeria.

Nigeria is a fantastically corrupt country and this statement of fact has not changed even under a government with the “change” mantra!

I see eye-watering figures misappropriated and wonder what they are stealing for even after many years of accumulating stolen funds.

At this rate, this country will never move forward