The Nigerian government on Wednesday inaugurated the governing board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The composition of the NDDC board had been a subject of controversy in recent times, with the inclusion of certain members - an action which had been roundly condemned by Nigerians. Also some Ilaje stakeholders, the oil-producing area of Ondo State are already in court and sued the Buhari administration over the composition of the NDDC board.
January 4, 2023
The Nigerian government on Wednesday inaugurated the governing board of the Niger Delta Development Commission . Also some Ilaje stakeholders, the oil-producing area of Ondo State are already in court and sued the Buhari administration over the composition of the NDDC board. It could be recalled that the Senate on December 20, 2022, confirmed the nominations of the Chairman and Board members of the commission after President Muhammadu Buhari sent their names in accordance with the NDDC Act, 2008.
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