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| Deputy Speaker, AKHA, Kufreabasi Edidem with the State Director of NDDC, Mr. Joseph Etiebet |
The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly has stressed the need for legislators to be acquainted with ongoing projects carried out by the Niger Delta Development Commission in the State which when completed will enhance the quality of life for the people and bring about sustainable development in the State.
The House of Assembly made this known through its Committee on Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) that paid a familiarisation visit to the State Office of the Commission on Tuesday October 31, 2023.
The Chairman of the Committee and Deputy Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. KufreAbasi Edidem stated that the essence of the visit was to acquaint the Committee with the workings and operations of the organisation and reiterated that the commision's core mandate is to address ecological challenges peculiar to the State.
He commended NDDC for its positive impact on the lives of the people in the State and expressed the House of Assembly’s readiness to support urgent interventions where needed.
He specifically called for interventions in Itu, Ibiono Ibom, Ini and Ikono areas and emphasized the need for collaboration to establish synergy between the State and the commission.
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| Leader of the House, Sunday Johnny, Deputy Speaker, Kufreabasi Edidem, State Director of NDDC, Mr. Joseph Etiebet and Hon Eric Akpan during the visit |
In his remarks, the State Director of NDDC, Mr. Joseph Etiebet while expressing appreciation for the visit disclosed that the Commission has kick-started its budgeting process and further explained that the introduction of the budgeting process lays the cornerstone for essential partnership that will foster sustainable development in the state.
Mr. Etiebet who lamented the lack of interest from critical stakeholders, emphasized that the commission will continue to champion Public Private Partnership to source vital developmental projects and programmes.
"Without the buy-in of stakeholders, sustainable development of any kind remains a distant goal", he added
In their individual remarks, Members of the House Committee on NDDC echoed the necessity for the commission to identify areas that need urgent intervention and collaborate closely with legislators so as to provide ecological solutions to prevalent issues in the State.
Also present at the Visit was the House Leader and Member Onna, Hon. Sunday Johnny, Deputy House Leader and Member Representing Nsit Ubium, Rt. Hon Otobong Bob, Vice Chairman of the Committee and Member Representing Nsit Ibom, Hon. Eric Akpan,Member Representing Ibiono Ibom, Hon. Moses Essien, Member Representing Ini, Hon. Lawrence Udoide, Member Representing, Mkpat Enin, Hon. Uwem Umoh-Itah, Member Representing Ikot Ekpene/Obot Akara, Hon. Jerry Otu, Member Representing Eket, Hon. Nsidibe Akata, Member Representing Nsit Atai, Prince Aniefiok Attah, Member Representing Ikot Abasi/Eastern Obolo, Hon. Mrs. Selina Ukpatu, Legislative Staff and members of the Press
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