FG Recovers Over N3.7b Stolen NDDC Funds — Buhari - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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March 11, 2020
PresidentMuhammadu Buhari has said his government had so far recovered over 3.7 billionnaira as well as various assets worth billions of naira from contractors andformer directors of the Niger Delta Development Commission.
Buharisaid this while inaugurating the NDDC Advisory Committee, comprising the nineGovernors of the Niger Delta region and the Ministers of Niger Delta Affairsand Environment at the Council Chamber, State House, Abuja.
Buhari,who told the committee that the abuses of the past showed the need for strictand diligent oversight, going forward, charged them to discharge the newassignment diligently and effectively, working closely with the relevantministries.
Hesaid he looked forward to seeing positive changes in the affairs of theCommission as well as on the ground in the Niger Delta region.
Hesaid that his administration had in 2016 launched the “New Vision for the NigerDelta” to bring sustainable peace, security, infrastructure and human capitaldevelopment to the region with the hope that the goal would be achieved throughthe Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs, NDDC and the Presidential AmnestyProgramme.