Tag Archives: Godswill Akpabio

By Ehichioya Ezomon  Many Nigerians agreed – and had hoped – that the amended Electoral Act 2022 would be a game changer in terms of its dynamism and innovation to cure obvious lapses in the electoral system, and ensure credibility and transparency of elections. But as shown in the process, …

By Ehichioya Ezomon  It’s good to see Senate President Godswill Akpabio putting ice on the “plenary spat” between him and Senate Chief Whip Ali Ndume on October 17, 2023. The disruption the rowdiness could’ve caused was timely averted with the Senate going into an executive (a closed-door) session. Akpabio – …

A body of various women groups, activists, community and opinion leaders, and professionals in the Niger Delta, under the aegis of Wailing Women of Niger Delta and Burden Bearers of the Niger Delta advocating for the development of Niger Delta region, said the region and its people “have been taken for granted …

… Advises Akpabio on ‘NDDC Board Delay’ By Amos Odhe, Asaba Deputy Governor of Delta State, Deacon Kingsley Otuaro, has again challenged Niger Delta militants to a paradigm shift from the trending use of threats and violence in agitations for a better Niger Delta and Nigeria. Otuaro, who chairs the …

… Says Akpabio’s Humility, Visit to Oporoza ‘Averted National Challenge’ By Amos Odeh, Yenagoa Delta State deputy governor, Deacon Kingsley Otuaro, says Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) board’s inauguration will not stop its forensic audit touted to be reason for the delay, adding that “Senator Godswill Akpabio’s humble visit to …

By Amos Odeh, Yenagoa  ‘No Rift between Sylva, Akpabio over NDDC Board’  By Amos Odeh, Yenagoa  The minister of state for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, has denied the existence of a rift between him and the minister for Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio. This was contained in a …

By Don Jack A former member of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Hon. Ibinabo Michael West, has praised the efforts of the leadership of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), the minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio, and President Muhammadu Buhari at ensuring the completion of the …

The Patriotic Forum of Niger Delta (PAFOND), a socio-political organization in Nigeria, has “saluted the efforts of Senator Godswill Akpabio, Barr. Effiong Akwa and President Muhammadu Buhari at ensuring the timely completion of the corporate headquarters of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).” The group in a statement by its …

By Joel Anekwe A Niger Delta group, the Transparency, Accountability, Equity and Unity Network has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to order the stoppage of all employments at the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, until the ongoing forensic audit of the commission is completed. The group also called for a thorough investigation into …

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has been tasked to match words with action by ensuring that work on the East-West Road is completed as promised. This is coming in view of failed promises made in the past by the commission and the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs. A legislator …