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NDDC has collapsed, its now a cash cow for politicians – Governor Wike - Edoman - 11-07-2019 NDDC has collapsed, its now a cash cow for politicians – Governor Wike Nyesom Wike, the governor of Rivers State has declared that the Niger Delta Development Commission ( NDDC) has collapsed, losing its capacity to deliver development to the Niger Delta. Speaking during a courtesy visit by the interim management committee of NDDC to the Government House Port Harcourt on Wednesday, Governor Wike said that the NDDC has degenerated into a cash cow for politicians. Quote:“Those who fought for the establishment of NDDC will weep that the Commission has deviated from its mandate. NDDC has collapsed. NDDC has become a cash cow for politicians.Wike informed that it was Niger Delta Governors that demanded the forensic audit of the NDDC because of the massive rot at the commission. Quote:“Niger Delta Governors asked for the forensic audit of the NDDC when we met with the President. We also asked for the setting up of the Board of Governors for NDDC. I urge the interim committee to carry out a proper audit. You will meet obstacles, but be determined to do a thorough job,” he said.He urged the people of the Niger Delta to work in unity to develop the geo-political zone. On the leadership of NDDC, Wike said that appointment of officials is strictly a function of the Executive Arm of Government. He said no other arm of government can determine who runs the NDDC. |