BREAKING: Buhari Appoints Acting NDDC MD

By Matthew Ogune, Abuja

Sequel to President Muhammadu Buhari’s approval of the disengagement of the Interim Administrator of the Niger Delta
Development Commission (NDDC) from his position, the President has further approved that the most senior director in the Commission should take over the running of the affairs of the Commission.

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In a memo titled: ‘Appointment of Acting Managing Director for NDDC’ signed by the Director of press, Niger Delta Ministry, Patricia Deworitshe, Buhari said the directive is in line with the Federal Government Circular dated 4th December 2017, with Ref. No. 50/S./C.2/268, pending the
appointment of a substantive Managing Director and members of the Governing Board.

“Accordingly, Engr Emmanuel Audu-Ohwavborua (FNSE) will perform the duties of the Managing Director in acting capacity
pending the appointment of a substantive Managing Director and members of the Governing Board. Deworitshe said.