THE Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has become the arena of a scandalous drama since the former Managing Director of its Interim Management Committee (IMC), Joy Nunieh, addressed the press after appearing before the Senate ad-hoc committee investigating the commission. Under Pondei a number of officials of the NDDC were sent on mandatory leave with full benefits, pending the conclusion and outcome of the ongoing forensic audit. The unfolding drama in the NDDC is a strong pointer to the cesspool of corruption that it has become. It is heartening that the Federal Government and the nine governors of the Niger Delta states are committed to reviewing the activities of the NDDC. They should provide the necessary support required by the forensic audit team to carry out the assignment.

Source: Nigerian Tribune July 31, 2020 03:11 UTC