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By Oyebade Eniola ( SIWES student) ibandan polytechnic .
Senator Ned Nwoko, a member of the Senate Committee on NDDC, has stated that the Committee will take action to ensure that International Oil Companies (IOCs) operating in the country pay their contributions to the NDDC. This is a significant commitment from the Committee, as the contributions are crucial to the development of the Niger Delta region.
Nwoko’s comments make it clear that he is deeply concerned about the financial situation of the NDDC and the contributions that are owed by IOCs. He emphasized that the Committee would investigate the situation and take appropriate action, including demanding that the IOCs make their contributions. It seems that the Senator is committed to ensuring that the NDDC receives the funding it needs to carry out its important work in the Niger Delta region.
Senator Nwoko is stressing the importance of collecting the contributions owed to the NDDC by IOCs. He is using strong language, stating that the IOCs “must” make their contributions, and that the Committee will take action to ensure this happens. His comments indicate a strong sense of urgency and determination to resolve this issue.
It’s clear that Senator Nwoko is adamant that IOCs must comply with the laws of Nigeria and fulfill their obligations to host communities. He also stressed that the Committee will not compromise on this issue and will not accept any attempts to evade responsibility. It seems that the Senator is determined to see that the IOCs take their legal and moral obligations seriously.
It’s clear that the Senator is focused on effective project execution by the NDDC, and he is emphasizing the importance of the NDDC Act as a guiding document for the organization. It seems that he is determined to ensure that the NDDC operates in accordance with the law and its mission, and that the tenth assembly will play a key role in this process.
He’s suggesting that the tenth assembly is more effective and efficient than previous assemblies, and that this will help to ensure that the NDDC executes projects successfully.
This is a strong statement from the Senator, emphasizing that the tenth assembly will not tolerate unethical or illegal practices in the oversight of NDDC projects. He’s making it clear that the members of the committee must act with integrity and accountability in order to maintain the public’s trust.
He is making it clear that the NDDC’s budget and the amount of work it can accomplish are critical to improving the lives of people in the region. He also acknowledged that additional funding may be needed to ensure that the NDDC can fulfill its mission.
He seems to be confident in the ability of the current NDDC leadership to make a positive impact, and he’s emphasizing the importance of integrity and accountability in the commission’s work. It’s clear that he is hopeful for a new era of transparency and progress in the NDDC.
Senator Nwoko is sending a clear message to all contractors working with the NDDC – they must deliver on their promises and there will be no exceptions. This is a very firm stance on the issue of contractor accountability.
