By Peregba Jerry
The new board Chairman of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Mr. Chiedu Ebie, has promised he and his team will work to develop the region.
Ebie spoke when he and other nominees were screened by the House of Representatives Committee on NDDC yesterday in Abuja.
The chairman said his positions in the public service gave him an understanding of the needs of Niger Delta.
He promised to use the experience to run the regional intervention agency.
“I assure you that as chairman of the board, if confirmed, I assure you of team work. We will work as a team. We will ensure we have a harmonious working relationship and ensure people-oriented projects that are needs-based,” he said.
The committee asked the 17 nominees to take a bow and go.
They were on October 4 at the Senate, and screened by its Committee of the Whole.
The committee said they were enjoying the privilege extended to former National Assembly members appointed into executive positions who were always asked to take a bow and go.
The ‘take a bow and go’ motion was moved by Minority Whip, Ali Isa, who hailed President Bola Tinubu for including former members of National Assembly on the board.
Committee Chair, Ibori-Suenu Erhiatake, said the screening was in fulfilment of Section 2 (2) (a) of NDDC Act, 2000.
Before his confirmation, Managing Director of NDDC, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, hailed Tinubu for reappointing him.
He promised the team would work to fulfil its mandate.
“I thank the President for reappointing me and giving me opportunity to serve Nigeria and Niger Delta. I also thank him for handing me a team filled with men of character and high personality, willing and ready to deliver for the people of Niger Delta,” he said.
House Majority Leader, Julius Ihonvbere, said he was confident of the pedigree of members and urged them to do their best to deliver.
“Nigerians are watching. They expect the best of you. They expect to become proud of your achievements in a short time. So, the ball goes to your court after this grilling.
“I will make recommendations to the House. And as the chairman has said, each of you owes this country a duty to deliver. We want to plead with you on behalf of the Speaker and management of the House, that you recognise justice for one is justice for all and justice for all is justice for one.
“Please, do your best to deliver, and we will have no cause to have you come back here to appear before the chairman and committee. But we will be watching. Once again, I congratulate you all for being nominated,” he said.
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