A Coalition of Niger Delta Women Leaders have called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently address the issue of funds owed Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC to enable it fast-track the development of the Niger Delta region.
The group led by its President, Lady Annkio Briggs made this plea when the coalition made up of various associations had an interactive session with management of the NDDC at its headquarters in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
The group which gave a thumb-up to the Commission for providing a platform for stakeholders to make meaningful suggestions on the development of the region, opined that the management of NDDC under the leadership of Dr Samuel Ogbuku has all it takes to change the old narrative.
While noting the feats recorded in the area of projects, the women assured that it would continue to give their support to the Commission to meet its set goals.
Responding, the NDDC Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, said the interaction was necessary to provide a platform for opinions and useful suggestions on how to drive the development process in the Niger Delta region.
Dr. Ogbuku said that since assumption of office, NDDC has been on its toes to achieve its statutory mandate, adding that conscious efforts were being made to empower women.
He observed that the Commission introduced a youth development and empowerment scheme, known as Holistic Opportunities, Projects and Engagement, Project HOPE, to create a comprehensive database of the youth population of the Niger Delta region.
