Trial of Corrupt officials: Niger Delta Youths back Buhari, laud Akpabio
Youth leaders in the Niger Delta on Sunday applauded President Muhammadu Buhari for vowing to rid the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) of the moral and political rot that has plagued it for so long.
āāWe are continually inspired by Buhariās dedication and vision to addressing development issues in the Niger Delta regionāā
At a meeting in Warri, the youth leaders praised Buhari for his decision on the concluded forensic audit of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).
āāWe appreciate every sincere effort made to achieve development in the Niger Delta regionāā
They commended Buhari for ordering the release of outstanding NDDC funds and trial of corrupt officials, noting that this creates the momentum which can accelerate progress in the region.
āāThe Presidentās directive on the completion of all viable projects, which have been abandoned by the NDDC, is a welcome development”.
Chairman of the Niger Delta Progressives Movement (NDPM), Mr. Julius Ita, told a news conference after the gathering in Warri that there was political will and good faith to guarantee the development of the region.
The youth leaders applauded Buhari for steps so far taken to prevent corruption in NDDC.
Specifically, the youths commended Senator Godswill Akpabio for breathing life into the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs, revitalizing the region, instilling a renewed sense of faith and hope and creating a wonderful legacy for Niger Deltaās future.
āāChief Godswill Akpabio represents an extraordinary example of the spirit we honour in the regionāā
The youths emphasized Akpabioās depth of commitment and leadership in the country, integrity and honest work.
The youth leaders described the remarks of the National Chairman of Niger Delta Peopleās Forum (NDPF), Chief Boma Ebiakpo as “negative and divisive”.
āāIt wonāt distract or deter the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio from his focus on developing the Niger Delta regionāā said the youth leaders.
The youth leaders said they expected Ebiakpo and his sponsors to cherish Akpabioās contribution, wisdom and energy to the realization of the Niger Delta dream.
āāAn NDDC Board in the First Half-Year Period will be a distractionāā the youth leaders pointed out.