By Princely Onyenwe, Abuja

His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma has partnered with the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) through an MoU for the State takeover of lingering road projects in the State.

While commending Dr Effiong Akwa interim Administrator CEO, NDDC and his team, Governor Hope Uzodimma disclosed that the partnership is geared towards providing a long lasting solution to lingering execution of projects in the State due to insecurity, youth restiveness and environmental hazards as the State Government will handle the projects, provide security and the enabling environment for the desired win win situation of the people and the Government.

The Governor disclosed that there is a joint team of engineers from the State and the NDDC to monitor the projects.

Speaking earlier, Dr Effiong Akwa, the
Interim Administrator, NDDC commended the Governor for taking bold steps in the development of the State. He further stated that the essence of the partnership is to hasten the completion of the road projects under NDDC like Etekwuru road, Avu road and others are projects for the well-being of the people.

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