The Nigerian Ministry of Niger Delta Development (MNDD), has begun consultation with state Governors to ensure that the road which connects almost all the states of the South-South region receives the best of attention under his leadership.
The Minister of Niger Delta Development, Engineer Abubakar Momoh began the consultation yesterday with a courtesy call on the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno, at his office in Uyo, the state capital, in continuation of his tour of states under the Ministry of Niger Delta Development.
At the meeting, Momoh called for the understanding of all the Governors in the region for him to succeed particularly if the contract of the East West Road is brought under the direct supervision of the Ministry of Niger Delta Development from Federal Ministry of works.
The Minister reiterated the commitment of the Federal Government towards rapid development of the Niger Delta region, insisting that the President Bola Tinubu’s Administration will not relent in its effort to revamp infrastructure, human capacity and promote economic growth of the region.
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Lamenting the ugly state of security and infrastructure challenges in the Niger Delta Region, Engr Momoh said, “Niger Delta Region has continuous problems of security and poor infrastructural development. It is unfortunate that Niger Delta, which is the economic nerve centre of Nigeria has not accomplished roads in the South-South region up till date.”
Responding, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, said it is painful that South-South region lays the golden eggs and they are not feeling the impact in terms of development in the region rather, suffering from different types of environmental degradation.
“Our Environment has been degraded,” Eno said.
He regretted that, after all the years of establishing Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), the region was yet to feel the real impact of dividend of establishing the interventionist agency.
The Governor thanked President Tinubu for his approach of governance, working with people across party line.
Also, the Minister paid a courtesy call to his Royal Majesty, Edidem Sylvanus Okon Jp in his Palace, where he informed the monarch that he was in his place to consult with stakeholders and to assure them of the commitment of the present administration to better the lives of Nigerians and the country at large.
“The Renewed Hope” agenda of Mr. President is for the betterment of Nigerians,” he stated.
The Minister inspected a completed two kilometers road in Ikot Udoe Town and the State office of the Ministry under construction.
