The Pan Niger Delta Forum has expressed fear that the administration of President Bola Tinubu may have sidelined the affairs of the Niger Delta following the exclusion of the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs during the recently designation of portfolios to ministers-designates.

It also alleged that the Federal Government had squandered resources belonging to the Niger Delta, citing the deplorable state of rural infrastructure in the region.

Reacting to a remark by the Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, Ogbonnaya Orji, that Nigeria earned $741.5bn and N635.3bn from the oil/gas and solid minerals sectors respectively, between 1999 and 2020, a period of about 21 years, the spokesperson for PANDEF, Ken Robinson, said the recorded funds had not been adequately used for the development of the region.

Speaking with Saturday PUNCH, Robinson explained that though throughout the 21 years, there had been several cases of oil theft, official corruption, under-declaration of exports and all sorts of vices affecting the even distribution of the revenue.

He said, “It is necessary to also use this opportunity to observe that there are 46 ministers that are appointed to assigned ministries, and there is no Ministry of Niger Delta affairs listed. We hope that this government is not attempting to scrap that ministry because the agitation will be serious.”


Robinson also lamented the infrastructural deficits in the Niger Delta region despite its oil resources.

“The government has over the years squandered the resources of the Niger Delta, and of course, the dedication of infrastructure, particularly rural infrastructure in the Niger Delta is worse.

“As we speak, major federal roads in the Niger Delta are almost not motorable. From Warri/Sapele to Benin is something else, and from Port Harcourt to Aba is terrible through the East-West areas. So, there is nothing to show that we earn so much money from oil, particularly in the Niger Delta.

“All there is to show is individuals who have become billionaires, multibillionaires from our oil money. Of course, you can recite a recent statement by the President concerning powerful individuals, unelected powerful individuals who control the oil scam, importation scam,” he added.

Source: https://punchng.com/Dont-scrap-NDelta-Affairs-ministry-PANDEF-tells-Tinubu

fools

PANDEF shouldn't complain even if Tinubu scrap off NDDC.

SW and SS are allies

SW gave SS the Senate president position

Only few are benefiting from this ministry

Ebola is a very deadly virus, anybody that contracts it hardly survives. I pray Nigeria survives this Ebola infection

franchasofficia:
Ebola is a very deadly virus, anybody that contracts it hardly survives. I pray Nigeria survives this Ebola infection

he is your president for the next 8yrs whether you like it or not..

That stupid igbo man called Peter obi will never see inside asorock till he dies like ojukwu

JaredH:
he is your president for the next 8yrs whether you like it or not..

That stupid igbo man called Peter obi will never see inside asorock till he dies like ojukwu

I reject Ebola virus as my President. That thing will never be my President. He can be your President but not mine bra.

Niger Delta Affairs and yet joblessness and poverty looms the Niger Delta. I wonder what an ordinary secretary working in NDDC and all other officials are doing carrying police convoys around wherever they go. They've ate the money meant for Niger Deltans and want to play big where the people they're supposed to help are. That ministry is a criminal den. Let it be replaced. They don't have any goals or visions other than to embezzle money and grow pot bellies.

adenigga:

The Pan Niger Delta Forum has expressed fear that the administration of President Bola Tinubu may have sidelined the affairs of the Niger Delta following the exclusion of the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs during the recently designation of portfolios to ministers-designates.

It also alleged that the Federal Government had squandered resources belonging to the Niger Delta, citing the deplorable state of rural infrastructure in the region.

Reacting to a remark by the Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, Ogbonnaya Orji, that Nigeria earned $741.5bn and N635.3bn from the oil/gas and solid minerals sectors respectively, between 1999 and 2020, a period of about 21 years, the spokesperson for PANDEF, Ken Robinson, said the recorded funds had not been adequately used for the development of the region.

Speaking with Saturday PUNCH, Robinson explained that though throughout the 21 years, there had been several cases of oil theft, official corruption, under-declaration of exports and all sorts of vices affecting the even distribution of the revenue.

He said, “It is necessary to also use this opportunity to observe that there are 46 ministers that are appointed to assigned ministries, and there is no Ministry of Niger Delta affairs listed. We hope that this government is not attempting to scrap that ministry because the agitation will be serious.”


Robinson also lamented the infrastructural deficits in the Niger Delta region despite its oil resources.

“The government has over the years squandered the resources of the Niger Delta, and of course, the dedication of infrastructure, particularly rural infrastructure in the Niger Delta is worse.

“As we speak, major federal roads in the Niger Delta are almost not motorable. From Warri/Sapele to Benin is something else, and from Port Harcourt to Aba is terrible through the East-West areas. So, there is nothing to show that we earn so much money from oil, particularly in the Niger Delta.

“All there is to show is individuals who have become billionaires, multibillionaires from our oil money. Of course, you can recite a recent statement by the President concerning powerful individuals, unelected powerful individuals who control the oil scam, importation scam,” he added.

Source: https://punchng.com/Dont-scrap-NDelta-Affairs-ministry-PANDEF-tells-Tinubu

franchasofficia:
I reject Ebola virus as my President. That thing will never be my President. He can be your President but not mine bra.

he will rule over your igbo tribe for the next 8yrs and there is nothing igbos can do other than to wail and chestbeat on the internet

JaredH:
he will rule over your igbo tribe for the next 8yrs and there is nothing igbos can do other than to wail and chestbeat on the internet

Listen bra, the greatest mistake any Nigerian President would make is sidelining Igbos, check all the Presidents that did it, they had the most disastrous regime, and check the ones that made Igbos their friend, they had the most glorious administration in Nigeria.



If Ebola dare, he would end in shame more than Buhari, wait and see



Igbos bu umu Chineke

Apostles of SS & SW are one where are thou

Asari Dokubo go vex

On top of that, he is eyeing Tompolo's job 🤣🤣🤣

Tompolo is coming

franchasofficia:
Ebola is a very deadly virus, anybody that contracts it hardly survives. I pray Nigeria survives this Ebola infection

Sit at home victim don drop quote.

Honourable minister will you off the mic

franchasofficia:
Listen bra, the greatest mistake any Nigerian President would make is sidelining Igbos, check all the Presidents that did it, they had the most disastrous regime, and check the ones that made Igbos their friend, they had the most glorious administration in Nigeria.
If Ebola dare, he would end in shame more than Buhari, wait and see
Igbos bu umu Chineke

Umu chineke but Ekwensu ties your mother under the bed like a native goat every Monday.

Jonathan said Igbos are the backbone of his administration. How did he end up?

Buhari picked VPs from Igboland all the times he lost, bar once.

You are just trying to make yourself feel good. You are just a laughing stock.

Only useless politicians benefited from it.

franchasofficia:
I reject Ebola virus as my President. That thing will never be my President. He can be your President but not mine bra.

Before he was sworn in, your association of old drunkards called Ohaneze got to Abuja before him and we're begging him for appointment.

Maybe Peter Obi is your President sha. That fool that was seen eating rice at a wedding like a vulcaniser.

ican2020:
Apostles of SS & SW are one where are thou

They are trying to rescue Ipobidient pigs from hands of Simon Ekpa their owner and master.

franchasofficia:
I reject Ebola virus as my President. That thing will never be my President. He can be your President but not mine bra.

He can't be your president, yet, his policies are binding on you & what you claim to be.

WAKE UP & STOP DAYDREAMING!

Even Peter Obi is under the influence of his policies...

franchasofficia:
Ebola is a very deadly virus, anybody that contracts it hardly survives. I pray Nigeria survives this Ebola infection

You are better to face the better way to make your life than all this negativities. He is your president for 8 years are you going to remain like this for the next 8 years?? You need to work on yourself before it is too late.

Bobloco:
PANDEF shouldn't complain even if Tinubu scrap off NDDC.

SW and SS are allies

SW gave SS the Senate president position

you are talking nonsense. SW gave Ss what?

Who do you think gave you president?

Fulani ass lickers!
Let him try it.
All the corruption in the oil n gas is your kinsmen esp.

Fraudulent contracts, IOCs, underpayment and all sorts.

Is the oil not headquartered in Lagos? Based on deceit?

Where is the host communities?

Ph federal road is useless and the same ministry and funds are used to build road in SW and north.

You gave SW sp?
We fought for it. Worked for it since day 1.

Stepped down for it.
If you don’t know. We paved the way for power to return to SOuth. And we paved the way for this old man to stay.

So, be careful how you thread.

franchasofficia:
Listen bra, the greatest mistake any Nigerian President would make is sidelining Igbos, check all the Presidents that did it, they had the most disastrous regime, and check the ones that made Igbos their friend, they had the most glorious administration in Nigeria.



If Ebola dare, he would end in shame more than Buhari, wait and see



Igbos bu umu Chineke

da make I hear word. All this self entitled people.

How is Igbo sidelined?
Mention one credible politician?

You at first brought UZor for Senate? A convicted felon? And senate retireee ? Or is it ekeremadu? Portfolio is shared, are you looking for Igbo or looking at SS, SE , SW,? You guys keep acting like it’s your turn For anything. Lemme bet, if presidency comes to South, you will say it’s your turn Ba? Like as if it’s only you in South.

Listen, una no know politics. It’s not a giveaway.

My roommate was in support of d present president because they were both Yorubas (his only supportive reason) now. Baba has quit is job due to increase in transport fare.
In the name of tribalism, this is were we have gotten ourselves to. It's not yet a year. We move.

JaredH:
he is your president for the next 8yrs whether you like it or not..

That stupid igbo man called Peter obi will never see inside asorock till he dies like ojukwu

Sniper taker nko

The sponsors of this are those few & faceless entities who are living large on this Ministries...

What are they using the NIGER-DELTA MINISTRY to do? THEY OUGHT TO HAVE ACHIEVE A LOT WITH IT BUT ALL NA SCAM.

To be sincere, FG since the inception of this 4th Republic have done well for Niger-Delta: 1.) OBJ gave them NDDC. (2.) Yarádua gave them Ministry for Niger-Delta Affairs. (3.) 13% Oil Derivative couple with States Allocation... how have they use this to better the lot of their people? so, best thig to do is to remove the ministry & re-channel or remodel it to favor ALL & not few ones.

GOD BLESS NIGERIA!

Functionless office. Only corrupt politicians luke Akpabio are placed in such office.. zero integrity

Suppoeted

I'm from niger delta, but I'll tell you that NDDC is the most useless ministry in Nigeria.
Nothing to show for after so many years.