Niger delta group expresses worries of legality of nddc management committee
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Niger Delta Group Expresses Worries Over Legality of NDDC Management Committee
A coalition of Niger Delta groups has expressed concerns over the legality of the current management committee of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The group, which comprises various ethnic and community-based organizations, has called for a thorough investigation into the composition and tenure of the committee.
In a statement issued on Monday, the group alleged that the current management committee, led by Professor Kemebradikumo Pondei, was illegally constituted and has been operating without a valid mandate. The group claimed that the committee's tenure had expired, and its members were not properly appointed in accordance with the laws and regulations governing the NDDC.
The group also accused the committee of mismanaging the commission's resources, including the allocation of funds meant for the development of the Niger Delta region. They alleged that the committee had prioritized personal interests over the needs of the region, leading to a lack of meaningful development and progress.
"We are worried that the current management committee is not only illegal but also incompetent and corrupt," said the group's spokesperson. "We demand that the Federal Government takes immediate action to address this anomaly and ensure that a new, legitimate management committee is constituted to oversee the affairs of the NDDC."
The group also called on the National Assembly to conduct a thorough investigation into the activities of the NDDC and its management committee, with a view to identifying the root causes of the problems plaguing the commission.
The Niger Delta region has been plagued by environmental degradation, poverty, and underdevelopment, despite the presence of vast natural resources in the area. The NDDC was established to address these issues, but its effectiveness has been hampered by corruption, mismanagement, and lack of transparency.
The group's concerns have been echoed by many Niger Deltans, who are calling for a more accountable and transparent management of the NDDC. The Federal Government has been under pressure to address the issues plaguing the region, and the group's demands are seen as a step towards achieving this goal.