NDDC To Complete All Projects Across Niger Delta, Says EDP
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Edith CHUKU
The Executive Director Projects of the Niger Delta Development Commission NDDC, Sir Victor Antai, has said that the Commission was making efforts to complete all its projects across the Niger Delta region.
Antai stated this on Wednesday during an inspection of the road linking Abia and Akwa Ibom states.
The NDDC EDP, who was accompanied by other directors and engineers of the Commission noted that several communities in the area would benefit from the project, which links Abia and Akwa Ibom States.
He explained that the NDDC will soon commission the 9-kilometre Obehie/Oke-Ikpe Road in Ukwa West Local Government Area of Abia State, as part of its efforts to ensure the sustainable development of the Niger Delta region.
According to him “NDDC will continue to embark on landmark projects that will make the Niger Delta region a destination of choice. The road will increase the economic and social activities between Ukwa West people and their neighbours.”
Commending the contractor for job well done, he said “We are impressed with the level of work done by the contractor and I will like to commend him for a job well done. The asphalt overlay is of good quality and the drainage is solid. From what I have seen, in no time, I will urge the Managing Director to come in and commission this road.”
Antai commended the community for appreciating the efforts of the Commission, noting that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu would continue to execute projects that would enhance the living conditions in the Niger Delta communities.
Addressing staff of the Abia State office, the executive director urged them to always put in their best towards the development of the Niger Delta region.
“I am happy with the administrative style of the Managing Director, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku. He is working in tandem with the Governing Board, to change the narrative of the NDDC and the Niger Delta.
“I want to encourage every staff of this Commission to be up and doing. It is important to monitor our projects to be sure that the contractors meet our set standards.”
In his remarks, the Representative of Abia State on the NDDC Board, Chief Dimgba Eruba, observed that the road had been in deplorable condition for many years, leading to loss of several man-hours, with the resultant negative effects on the socio-economic activities in the area.
Eruba noted, “The road provides a safe and preferable shortcut for our brothers and sisters in Imo, Ebonyi, Enugu, Cross River and Akwa Ibom states to Rivers and Bayelsa states.”
He observed that the road had been in deplorable condition for many years, leading to loss of several man-hours, with the resultant negative effect on the socio-economic activities of the area.