The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC)Worldwide, has urged President Bola Tinubu to establish a probe panel to investigate the Niger Delta Development Commission’s (NDDC) income and expenditures under Managing Director Samuel Ogbuku.
The IYC in a statement by its spokesman, Bedford Berefa, expressed concerns over the region’s state and criticized NDDC’s lack of transparency and accountability.
He called for a thorough investigation, emphasizing proper use of funds for regional development.
Berefa noted that the IYC’s stance reflects the growing frustration among youth in the region, demanding accountability and effective resource management.
“The Ijaw Youth Council’s call for action is a clear message to the government that the people of the Niger Delta will no longer tolerate mismanagement and inefficiency, hoping that with President Tinubu’s intervention, there will be a positive change in the NDDC’s operations and a better future for the region.”
He alleged Ogbuku’s involvement in corruption cases and bribery, and urged the presidency not to renew his tenure in September. Instead, they advocated for technocrats with leadership track records to lead the commission, as entrenched in its establishing laws.