The member representing Edo State on the Governing Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Rt. Hon. Patrick Aisowieren, has assured the people of the Niger Delta region that the commission will deliver on its mandate under the leadership of the supervising Minister, Engr. Abubakar Momoh.
The two-time member of the House of Representatives made the statement on Monday in Benin City during the commissioning of an injection substation in Amufi, Ikpoba Okha Local Government, worth N248 million to boost power supply in the state.
He said, “This project is the reality of the renewed hope agenda of Mr. President, and I trust the NDDC will not fail under the watchful eyes of Engr. Abubakar Momoh, the Minister of Niger Delta Development.
“The Amufi substation started a few years ago and has been delivered during my tenure as Edo State representative on the board. Let me sincerely, on behalf of our people, appreciate the Managing Director for delivering this impactful project.
“I urge the benefiting communities around this area to take ownership and protect this facility for the best use and interest of all,” Aisowieren said.
The Managing Director of the NDDC, Chief Samuel Ogbuku, assured stakeholders that the road leading to the facility would be constructed to ease the challenges faced by residents. He said the project would improve the energy requirements of Amufi and neighboring communities, as well as increase productivity in businesses for companies and artisans in the beneficiary communities.
He said, “NDDC is a blessing to the Niger Delta people, contrary to the negative narrative. The only government presence you see in some areas is projects done by the NDDC. We are not in competition with the state government but aim to complement what they are doing.
“President Bola Tinubu has directed the NDDC to complete all projects and revive abandoned ones for the benefit of the people.
“This project will improve the commerce of Amufi and its environs and attract people to come to live in the community.
“I must thank the community for ensuring that the project, while under construction, was not vandalized. We want other communities to emulate the gesture of the Amufi community. This project will serve the interests of the people.”