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Reps uncover how NDDC spent N81bn in 4 months without projects

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The Nigerian House of Representatives, on Wednesday, uncovered the numerous spendings by the Interim Management Committee (IMC) of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) from February to May, 2020. adsbygoogle || []).push({});

The cumulative sum of N81.5bn was said to have left the account of the NDDC without due process and for no implementation of any known project, since the IMC resumed work.

Chairman of the House Committee on NDDC, Rep. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo disclosed this during the opening ceremony of the ongoing investigation hearing into the alleged financial recklessness at the Commission.

The House of Representatives, had on the 5th May, 2020 deliberated on a motion on the need to investigate the alleged financial malfeasance and other activities in the NDDC.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Rep. Tunji-Ojo said the investigative hearing was not targeted at wicth-hunting anyone, but rather as part of patriotic services of the lawmakers to get to the root of some illness bedeviling the NDDC which was established 20 years ago.

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“The visionary eyes of forerunners in our hallowed chambers caught the dire need to develop the Niger Delta region to mitigate the impact of national economic activities in the area. In year 2000, the National Assembly established the Act that birthed The Niger Delta Development Commission with a clear mandate to develop the land and the people.

“20 years after, we must ask ourselves some critical questions as the baton of preservation falls on us, today”, Tunji-Ojo added.

The Lawmaker gave the breakdown of the spendings at the NDDC to include, N1.3bn for Community relations; N122.9m for Condolences; N83m for online media Consultancy; N31.4bn for COVlD—19 palliative and N486m as DTA, in the period of 4 months.

Also within the same period, Rep. Tunji-Ojo claimed the NDDC spent the sum of N790.9m as impress; N1.956bn to fight the spread of Lassa fever; N900m for Legal services; N220m for maintenance and another N85.6m for oversea travel.

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The IMC also spent the sum of N1.121bn for Project public communication; N744m on Security; N8.8bn for staff payment related expenditure and N248m for what they described as stakeholders engagement from February to May 2020.

Although the NDDC officially communicated the inability of the management team to appear before the House Committee on Wednesday, a Director of Funds from the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation, Mr. Sabo Mohammed, could not controvert the findings of the Lawmakers, even as he admitted his office was a signatory to the NDDC account with the Nigeria’s Apex bank.

Director-General of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), Engr. Babatunde Kuye, on his part, confirmed to the panel that the NDDC’s spendings were not in conformity with the procurement guidelines, neither was a certificate of ‘No Objection’ issued to the management to embark on such spendings.

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The Speaker of House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila, while declaring the investigative hearing open, tasked the committee members to live above board and make Nigeria and the Niger Delta proud by staying on the path of objectivity and truth.

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NLM Rejigs Leadership Structure, Says It’s time for Leadership by Productivity

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The Nigeria Liberty Movement (NLM) has outlined detailed plan as it rejig the leadership structure of the party from National Executive Councils to Family Mobilisers, saying that It’s time for leadership by productivity.





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This is contained in an advance Ramadan message by Amb. Moses O. Adebisi PhD, aka ThisDaysMoses, aka Al’Musa, National Leader, Nigerian Liberty Movement.

Ambassador Moses while passing his advance ramadan message said, “Despite the general acceptance of the Message of Liberty by the aggrieved members of Nigeria Society, we have a need, and that need is worthy, able and willing Liberator in our 7 Hierarchical Order of Leadership and Structural Formation.”

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“11 person at the state level across all the senatorial districts.”

“11 person at every local government level in your state.”

“11 person at every wards level in your state.”

“Requirements: We need a leader that can assemble these numbers of person together in his state, have a meeting with them, take their details and bring it to the headquarters in Abuja in person.”

“You and them would become the NWC of NLM, You and them will receive our Training, Empowerment and Leadership Tickets in Our Party and Our Government.”

“In quest for Liberty: NLM Through You, Would Emerge New Breed of Leadership in Nigeria’s Political Landscape, For Emergency National Intervention, Self Actualisation of every Nigerian and National Development.”

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He charges any member that has the capacity to lead to contact him with his or her detailed plan.
he said, “Can you take this lead for your state?, Come up hitter, Come to my dm and tell me the state you want to lead, We shall bring down this posts in 24hours”

He greats and wishes the muslim community in Nigeria a rewarding Ramadan period in advance and pray that May the Ramadan bring you ever closer to Jannah


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NLM FCT Chapter Postpones General Meeting, Cites Incomplete Structural Formation

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The Nigeria Liberty Movement has announced the postponement of its general meeting until further notice.

This is contained in a statement dated February 20, 2025 and issued by Comrade Prince AbdulRahman Obaje, FCT Media Representative for the National Executive Council Member Nigeria Liberty Movement,  in Abuja.


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The statement cite incomplete structural formation and the ongoing consultations as reason for the postponement.

The statement read thus, “Dear Members of the Nigeria Liberty Movement (NLM) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja,”

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“We, the National Executive Council members representing the FCT, wish to inform you that, in alignment with the directives from our National Leader to convene state general meetings, the scheduled general meeting for the FCT Abuja has been postponed until further notice. This decision has been made due to the following reasons:”

“Incomplete Structural Formation in the FCT: The organizational framework within the FCT is still under development, and we aim to establish a robust structure before proceeding with the general meeting.

“Ongoing Consultations with Stakeholders: We are currently engaging in comprehensive consultations to ensure that all stakeholders within the FCT are adequately represented and involved in our initiatives.

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The statement thereby apologized to stakeholders for any inconveniences this might have caused them.

“We hereby apologize for any inconvenience this postponement may cause and appreciate your understanding and patience.

“Further updates will be communicated as soon as the necessary arrangements have been finalized.

“Thank you for your continued support and commitment to the Nigeria Liberty Movement.”, the statement concluded.


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Comr. Okolofo Sunday salutes Hon. Zakari Dauda on his commendation

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Comr. Okolofo Sunday a friend and loyalist to distinguished Hon. Zakari Dauda has join hundreds of his friends, family, political associates and meaningful and well-wishers to felicitate with him on the occassion of the recognition and achievements so far.





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Distinguished Hon. Zakari Dauda Youthful And Useful leader today Thursday, February 20, 2025 received a letter of commendation for outstanding professional ethics compliance and quality constituent service delivery in Nigeria 2025.

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Comrade Okolofo particularly said, As we celebrate this achievements, we pray for wisdom, good health and God guidance as you ascend your political ladder.

“I extend my warmest congratulations to the Distinguished Hon. Zakari Daud as he achieve this milestone . May the Almighty god continue to grant him wisdom, good health, and astounding success.”, he concluded.


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