From Okey Sampson, Umuahia
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), has awarded contract for the reconstruction of three roads in Abia. It is equally striving to restore power supply to Ukwa West Local Government Area of the state.
The Commissioner representing Abia on the board of the Commission, Dimgba Eruba who disclosed this at Ogwe in Ukwa West Local Government Area of the state during a reception in his honour by the Ukwa Group, named the three roads to include the Umunteke/Ogwe, Owaza/144 Battalion, to the Imo River Gate Roads.
Furthermore, Dimgba said NDDC under Samuel Ogbuku has awarded contract for the restoration of the Ukwa West power station and went further to direct it should be hooked to the national grid.
He disclosed that Ogbuku as Managing Director of NDDC was passionate about the development of the Commission’s area of operation, adding that apart from infrastructural development of the area, he was also kin about the human capital development of the Niger Delta.
“Apart from the infrastructural development of the area, including the provision of solar streetlights, NDDC is also involved in the training of our youths and this we will continue to because it is a way of empowering them.
“In addition to the award for contracts for the three roads in Ukwa West Local Government Area which work will begin this week, NDDC has also award contract for the restoration of power in the area.”
He lauded NDDC MD, Ogbuku for having a listening ear, stressing that there was no proposal from him as Commisioner representing Abia, he has not attended to positively.
Dimgba thanked President Bola Tinubu and all those who made his reappointment possible, assuring he would not disappoint them.
Earlier, All Progressives Congress (APC) chairman in the area, Solomon Woke had described Eruba as a good man who has helped his people in so many ways.
He said it was for that reason the people organised the reception for the NDDC Commissioner and promised they would always appreciate his good works.
Highlight of the event was the conferment of chieftaincy title of Odozi Obodo by traditional rulers from the area on the NDDC Commisioner.