The Nation Newspaper JUST IN: Tinubu inaugurates 600-metre bridge project in A'Ibom
There was excitement among natives of Ibeno and Eastern Obolo communities as President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu commissioned a 600-metre bridge project.
He said: ”Congratulations to you, the MD, together with the chairman of the NDDC board along with other executives and board members for being the first board in NDDC since the year 2000 to remain focused, united and commissioning projects that benefit directly the people of the Niger Delta people. “The economic activities, exchange of commerce and education will now flourish. This is the first time NDDC is impacting the lives of the Niger Delta people directly.”While noting that many years of oil exploration activities have impacted negatively on the Niger Delta people, in terms of acid rain and poor yield other devastating effects, the president urged NDDC to beam its searchlight on empowering the people of the region.
Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Senator Akon Ayakenyi, lauded the NDDC, management for its commitment to uplifting the lives of the ordinary people in Nigeria while also pledging support to Mr. President’s administration.
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