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Setting The Standard: Engr. Abubakar Momoh Demands Performance Bonds From NDDC Leadership
Setting The Standard: Engr. Abubakar Momoh Demands Performance Bonds From NDDC Leadership....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
During an impactful keynote speech presented at the 2-day Top Management Retreat for the recently established Board and Management of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Engr. Abubakar Momoh, FNSE, the Honorable Minister of the Ministry of Niger Delta Development, highlighted the crucial role of accountability and performance in advancing the development goals for the Niger Delta region…. READ FULL ARTICLE.
Speaking to the assembled NDDC board and management members at the Four-Points by Sheraton Hotel in Ikot-Ekpene, Akwa-Ibom State, the Minister emphasized the necessity for a fundamental change in the NDDC’s approach to operations to attain sustainable development objectives. At the core of this transformation lies the emphasis on performance, echoing a pivotal directive akin to the “Tinubu Task” regarding ministerial responsibilities.
In his address, the Minister highlighted the necessity of signing a performance bond as a crucial step towards ensuring accountability and effectiveness within the NDDC. This bond, akin to those signed by the Minister and Permanent Secretary with the President of the Federal Republic, serves as a tangible commitment to the fulfilment of assigned deliverables.
Furthermore, the Minister emphasized the importance of adhering to extant financial regulations, procurement protocols, and administrative guidelines. He stressed the need for transparent and realistic practices, including constant monitoring and evaluation of project performances, to guarantee quality deliverables that withstand the test of time.
The Minister’s address resonated with a call to action, urging the new Board and Management of the NDDC to collaborate closely with stakeholders in the Niger Delta region. Emphasizing the significance of community engagement and trust-building, he encouraged proactive involvement in project siting decisions to maximize impact and prevent duplication.
This retreat, tailored to address critical thematic areas, serves as a platform for rigorous discussions and deliberations aimed at preparing the leadership of the NDDC for the challenges ahead. The Minister’s closing remarks reiterated the importance of collective effort and meaningful contributions towards realizing a better Niger Delta region.
As the Minister’s address reverberates within the corridors of the NDDC, it signals a renewed commitment to accountability, transparency, and effective governance in driving sustainable development in one of Nigeria’s most crucial regions.
With the echoes of the Minister’s call for performance still resounding, stakeholders eagerly anticipate the tangible outcomes of this retreat and the transformative impact it promises for the Niger Delta.
Osigwe Omo-Ikirodah holds the role of a Special Assistant to the Honorable Minister in the Niger Delta Development Ministry.
A faction of the Labour Party (LP) led by the Nenadi Usman Caretaker Committee has suspended 26 members loyal to the Julius Abure-led faction.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Factional Labour Party South-West Vice Chairman, Abayomi Arabambi, has insisted that the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, will never be allowed to return to the Labour Party.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Arabambi said attempts by the Nenadi Usman-led faction to reintegrate Obi would fail, stressing that the party’s leadership has taken a final position on the matter.
He made the statement during an interview on News Central, saying the decision followed internal consultations involving key figures such as the Julius Abure-led leadership and Abia State Governor Alex Otti.
According to him, the party has also resolved to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027.
Arabambi further blamed Obi and his supporters for contributing to Labour Party’s internal challenges during the 2023 elections, alleging organizational failures during the polls.
He maintained that Obi’s return to the party is completely off the table, insisting that the issue is already settled within the party’s leadership structure.
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has dismissed claims by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar that it is part of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a statement on Thursday, NNPP National Secretary Ogini Olaposi said the party is not affiliated with the ADC and has no plans to join or merge with the coalition.
He clarified that the involvement of former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso and members of the Kwankwasiya Movement in ADC activities does not represent the NNPP as a political party.
Olaposi also claimed that only a minority of Kwankwasiya supporters followed Kwankwaso, insisting that many of them have since joined the APC.
He further accused Atiku of misinformation, stressing that NNPP remains an independent political party focused on contesting elections on its own platform.
According to him, any previous association with the Kwankwasiya Movement ended after the 2023 general elections, adding that Kwankwaso and some associates had already been expelled from the party.
The NNPP maintained that it respects other political parties but has no interest in joining the ADC coalition.
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