Lately, a combination of varied but interwoven factors, in addition to compliance with the law, have made it imperative for President Muhammadu Buhari to hearken to the legitimate demands of Niger Delta stakeholders, fulfil his own promise of June 24, 2021, and inaugurate the Board of NDDC, writes Nseobong Okon-Ekong. THIS DAY reports.

As reported in the media last week, Civil Society Organisation, Niger Delta Peoples’ Forum (NDPF) has called on the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami, to carry out the ruling of Hon. Justice Isa Dashen of the Federal High Court, sitting in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, and allow the inauguration of the substantive Governing Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) in accordance with the provisions of the NDDC Act 2000 as amended. Information Guide Nigeria

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This followed the March 14, 2022, order of the Federal High Court sitting in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, which granted a perpetual injunction restraining the AGF from further constituting an interim or sole administratorship to run the affairs of the commission.

The court further said: “That leave is hereby granted to the applicant to seek an order of this Honourable Court directing the respondent to dissolve the current sole administrator-ship structure used to run the affairs of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).”

The court also directed the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice to stop placing the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) under any ministry including the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs. jamb results

The orders were made following a motion ex parte dated December 10th, 2021, and filed by Odighonin Adienbo on behalf of the Wailing Women of Niger Delta (WWND) and the Integrity Friends for Truth and Peace Initiative (IFTPI).

The judge also asked the parties to return to the court tomorrow, April 5th for a report of service, compliance, and hearing.