The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has re-open its head office on Thursday, June 18, after a two-week lockdown to allow for the fumigation of the premises.
The lockdown was in obedience to public health directives from the Rivers State Ministry of Health, following cases of COVID 19 infections.
Recall that the acting Executive Director, Finance and Administration of the commission, Ibanga Effang died from covid-19, forcing the headquarters to be shut down.
Charles Obi Odili, Director, Corporate Affairs of the commission said in s statement that only staff from Grade 14 and above and those on essential duties are directed to resume.
He added that staff on other grade levels are to remain at home pending directives from the Federal Government.
Meanwhile, the Acting Managing Director, Prof Kemebradikumo Pondei, and the Acting Executive Director Projects, Dr Cairo Ojougboh, will operate from the new headquarters building at the Eastern bye-pass, Port Harcourt.
Odili said the Commission will not be open to visitors.
