Buhari also announced the constitution of a new management team and Governing Board of the NDDC
By Kehinde Okeowo
President Muhamadu Buhari has removed the Sole Administrator of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Effiong Akwa who was recently appointed.
No reason was given for the removal of the NDDC boss, who assumed duty in October.
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A statement issued on Thursday by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs, Patricia Deworitshe, said Mr Akwa’s sack, which has been approved by Mr Buhari, takes effect from 20 October
The statement also said Mr Akwa was appointed interim administrator for the duration of the forensic audit into the operations of the commission and that the audit has been concluded, apparently justifying his removal
Speaking further, Deworitshe said the President also announced the constitution of a new management team and Governing Board of the NDDC.
According to her, the Board nominees will be announced later.
“President Buhari has also approved the constitution of a new Management Team and Governing Board of the NDDC in line with Section 5(2) of the NDDC Act, 2000.
“The names of the nominees for the new management team and Governing Board are to be transmitted to the National Assembly for approval,” the statement said