Some business and community leaders have appealed to the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to review and resume dredging projects in the region
immediately, saying suspension of such all-important contracts will affect the country’s economy adversely.
In a statement issued yesterday in Abuja, spokesperson for the group, Amechi Jones, warned that suspension of the said contracts poses grave threat to not only economic activities, but also the well-being of people in the local communities. “The Niger Delta region, known as the economic backbone of Nigeria, has, for far too long, grappled with environmental challenges and infrastructure deficits, especially regarding waterway navigability. Dredging contracts have been a lifeline for the region, facilitating not only trade and commerce but also serving as the very arteries through which countless livelihoods depend.
The business leaders further noted that they were unwavering in their commitment to prioritize the well-being and progress of people in the Niger Delta region.
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