The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Mr Nyesom Wike has urged to the newly appointed Executive Director, Finance and Admnistration of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Mr Alabo Boma Iyaye to change the narratives at the commission by embarking on major infrastructural projects that would have a direct impact on the lives of the Niger Delta people.
The Minister made the call when he received the members from the Okrika nationality on an appreciation visit to him on Sunday, at his residence in Portharcourt, Rivers State, southern Nigeria.
The Minister commended the Okrika people who deemed it necessary to visit and appreciate him for facilitating the appointment of one of their own to the Board of NDDC, saying that it is good to appreciate someone who has impacted your life.
He advised the Executive Director, Finance and Admnistration of the Niger Delta Development Commission to as matter of priority embarked on critical projects, like the Borokiri/Okrika bridge that will connect the Niger Delta areas with the Upland in Portharcourt, not building only classrooms as obtainable in the past at the NDDC.
Wike further disclosed that, the choice of Boma Iyaye for the appointment was because of his unwavery commitment and loyalty over the years.
He charged him to sustain the momentum, as people have lost hope on NDDC, which he must rekindled, in line with President Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda.
He also encouraged the Traditional Rulers from the Okrika Nation and other residents to support the President for the overall benefits of all and sundry.
In his remarks, the Executive Director, Finance and Admnistration, Niger Delta Development Commission, Boma Iyaye disclosed that the funds for the landmark Borokiri/Okrika bridge project have been provided, while the process for the commencement of the infrastructure has since kick-started.
He appreciated the FCT Minister for giving them the opportunity to visit him, pointing out that the Minister has been good to him over the years which he promised to reflects in his planned Author Biography.
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