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Minister of Regional Development, Chief Abubakar Momoh, says President Bola Tinubu wants the best for the Niger Delta region. Chief Momoh made this known during the inauguration of the 7.3-kilometer Oyigbo Internal Road and the flag-off of the rehabilitation of the Mgboji-Umuagbai-Akwete Road in Oyigbo, Rivers State, executed by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). He acknowledged that the present management of NDDC has made significant progress within a short time.
The atmosphere at the event was charged with a carnival-like spectacle, as different dancing troupes from Oyigbo, Ndoki, and Asa communities took turns to entertain guests. Residents and road users expressed joy, describing the road as an answer to years of suffering. The road, which connects Rivers, Abia, and Akwa Ibom States, is expected to boost economic and social activities in the locality, which hosts the Afam Power Plant, Transmission Company of Nigeria, and several oil locations.
Performing the inauguration and flag-off, Chief Abubakar Momoh urged stakeholders to support the NDDC management, asserting that the series of inaugurations embarked upon by the commission were clear testimonies of the functionality of the Renewed Hope Agenda of Mr. President. The Minister further stated that with the approval of the 2024 NDDC budget, more projects would be carried out in the region.
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Similarly, Chairman of the Senate Committee on NDDC, Senator Asuquo Ekpeyong, pledged the commitment of the National Assembly to continue allocating sufficient funds to enable NDDC to fulfill its mandate. On his part, Chairman of the NDDC Governing Board, Mr. Chiedu Ebie, noted that the success of the present management was due to a strong working relationship between the Commission and stakeholders.
Addressing the gathering, the Managing Director of NDDC, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, emphasized that the inauguration of the project aligns with the President’s mandate to ensure the era of project abandonment is over. He described the move as an act of accountability and stewardship to the people.
Dr. Ogbuku expressed appreciation to President Tinubu, the Minister of Regional Development, and the National Assembly for their support. The occasion was graced by many dignitaries, including members of the House and Senate Committees on NDDC.
