The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has announced that it will prioritise the completion of long-abandoned legacy projects as part of its renewed mandate marking 25 years of service to the region.
Speaking at a world press conference in Asaba on Monday, NDDC Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, outlined the commission’s achievements over the past two years and reaffirmed its commitment to meaningful development.
“Today, we are targeting abandoned legacy projects. Where we need to pool our funds to complete them, we will. Where partnership is required, we will partner to ensure completion,” he said.
Ogbuku emphasised that legacy projects, many of which had stalled for years despite substantial investments, must now be brought to completion to justify the billions of naira already spent.
“Some of these projects have already gulped huge sums, billions in some cases. We need to return to those projects to add value to what has been spent so far, so that the resources of the people of the Niger Delta are not wasted,” he added.
By concentrating on legacy projects, the commission aims to ensure better impact and accountability in line with its development mandate.
(NAN)
