Fubara urges NDDC to end duplication of projects in states

By Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt

Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara has enjoined the new governing board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to make true its planned process of eliminating the duplication of projects in States, which leads to wastage of resources eventually.

Sir Fubara gave the advice when he hosted the chairman of the governing board of the NDDC, Mr. Chiedu Ebie and other members of the board and management of the commission at Government House in Port Harcourt.

The governor emphasised that as a development agency, NDDC should be more interested in citing projects borne out of thorough needs assessment and synergy with State governments in order to achieve well-coordinated distribution of projects and enduring development of the region.

Governor Fubara said his administration is following the example of its predecessor to continue to have effective collaboration with all federal agencies, NDDC inclusive, within the premise of advancing the well-being of the people.

According to Sir Fubara: “In every purpose of government, what is important is the people. And I can feel in your speech as chairman that the interest of the people is paramount in the administration of this commission.

“Therefore, people should be happy with what you do. When they are happy, the system will function smoothly. There will be a reduction of crime, development will come at the end of the day with little effort.”

Earlier the chairman of the governing board of NDDC, Mr. Chiedu Ebie, said with the inauguration a few days back and in an effort to hold the first inaugural board meeting, they felt it was proper to visit the governor to pledge their willingness to partner his administration as they start off rendering effective service to the people.

He assured that under the new board, NDDC will work to ensure that its development projects are products of needs assessment in order to eliminate duplication of projects.