Tag: Godswill Akpabio

NDDC: Akpabio Unveil Names Of Legisatures / Influential Contractors

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Adetoyese Adewale The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio, has linked some members of the National Assembly to some contracts awarded by the Niger Delta Development Commission, The PUNCH has learnt. Our correspondent S’Teller gathered that the former Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on the NDDC, Mr Nicholas Mutu, who represents the Bomadi/Patani Federal Constituency of Delta State, is among those linked by the minister with contracts. The minister listed Mutu’s name against 74 projects, including various emergency road projects in Delta, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa and Rivers states. Akpabio…

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NDDC: Akpabio Responds To Reps Threat To Sue

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Honourable Minister of the Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio, on Thursday has said he never referred to members of the 9th National Assembly as beneficiaries of NDDC contracts. Mr Akpabio stated this via a letter in response to the request of the speaker on Tuesday. The speaker had, on Tuesday, given Mr Akpabio a 48 hours ultimatum to publish names and other details of National Assembly members who allegedly benefited from contracts of the NDDC. The speaker’s call came after an allegation by Mr Akpabio at an investigative hearing held…

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Having Failed The 48hrs Ultimatum, House Of Reps Seek Legal Redress In The Matter Of Godswill Akpabio

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The Minister for Niger Delta Affairs, Hon. Godswill Akpabio had insinuated that 60% of contracts awarded by NCDC were awarded to National Assembly members. Recall that TellAfrica had earlier reported that the issue became contentious as house members disprove the claim, hence, the 48hrs ultimatum given to the Minister by Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila. The Minister has however failed to substantiate facts of the claim made within the speculated period. As a result, the speaker had reacted in a statement shared via all verified social media platforms of the Speaker of…

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