UPDATE: The previously published headline on this article is false, there has been no record of NDDC awarding a N2.3BN contract to build a bridge in the region. More specifically, there has been no contract to build a bridge in the Elebele community in the state, although there was a request in 2018 to build a bridge, the contract has not be awarding nor executed.
Photos of the $5 million Bridge built by NDDC surfaces. The total cost which approximately sums up to N2.3billion have gathered a lot of reactions from Nigerians.
Revelations have started to emerge following the Federal Government approval of forensic auditing of the financial records and contracts executed by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) over the years.
There has been a public outcry for the government to carry out an investigation into the awards of contract and the activities of those responsible in handling the affair of the agency.
Since the creation of the Niger Delta commission in 2000, there have been no auditing of the financial records of the government agency.
On Monday, the House began its investigation and probe into the alleged financial misappropriation in the NDDC which saw the acting MD of the government agency, Dr. Pondei fainting during the session.
Among the shocking discovery is that in 2018, the commission awarded a contract to construct the Elebele pedestrian bridge at Ogbia local government in Bayelsa state.
The Elebele bridge contract was awarded for N2.3 Billion naira and was completed and commissioned in 2020.
Checkout photo of the said bridge below:
See some of the reactions that have been pouring in:
I have been reporting for several years now and I am very interested in visual news reportage with strong inclusion of photos and video multimedia.
Posted: at 22-07-2020 01:53 PM (4 years ago) | Addicted Hero
titobenja at 22-07-2020 02:10 PM (4 years ago) (m)
JUST 2.3BILLION? SO CHEAP? I THOUGHT IT COST LIKE 100 BILLION. VERY NICE.
Posted: at 22-07-2020 02:10 PM (4 years ago) | Gistmaniac
If this is true situation, the Niger Delta Militants mat need to to cover their face in shame. There us a thug called Asari Dokuboh, that is so revered in the Area, not knowing the thug is super rich at their expense.
Posted: at 22-07-2020 02:26 PM (4 years ago) | Gistmaniac
THIS BRIDGE MAKE MY DAY. THIS IS THE BEST BRIDGE IN THE WHOLE OF AFRICA. BUT WHY ARE THEY DETAINING THE ACTING M.DIRECTOR OF NDDC? IS IT FOR BUILDING THE MOST RELIABLE AND DURABLE BRIDGE FOR NIGERIANS. THIS IS WICKEDNESS, HE MUST BE FREED AT ONCE. 2.3B? GOD SHOULD NOT HAVE CREATED BLACK PEOPLE
Posted: at 22-07-2020 02:29 PM (4 years ago) | Gistmaniac
dopygenius at 22-07-2020 05:39 PM (4 years ago) (m)
When I dey tell una say this country no go ever move forward una think say I dey joke Suffering and smiling continue.... Shame on those fools that called themselves leaders,even if u wan thief,don't make it so obvious,make satan mess of una head one by one ... bastardsssssssss
Posted: at 22-07-2020 05:39 PM (4 years ago) | Gistmaniac
what yu expect when old theives of Akwa ibom is the theive leader.how long he will keep on stealing for god sake and l really hope he never have peace in his life with his family.As the world is waching this theives hope they will be ashame of themself.
Posted: at 22-07-2020 11:42 PM (4 years ago) | Gistmaniac
what yu expect when old theives of Akwa ibom is the theive leader.how long he will keep on stealing for god sake and l really hope he never have peace in his life with his family.As the world is waching this theives hope they will be ashame of themself.
Posted: at 22-07-2020 11:42 PM (4 years ago) | Gistmaniac
Guess it's high time all citizens gather to pray to the one and only true living God to save them from these satanic polithiefians and visit HIS vengeance on them and their household. This is just too much for any nation to bear. God needs to take back control from all the demons plaquing the country
Posted: at 23-07-2020 06:14 AM (4 years ago) | Upcoming