President Muhammadu Buhari has broken his silence on the ongoing investigation of all agencies and auditing firms by the National Assembly Committees, especially the alleged NDDC fraud, where he demanded that he must be informed of all actions being taken by the agencies.
President Muhammadu Buhari, in a statement posted on his official twitter handle on Thursday 16th July 2020, reacting to the NDDC fraud, said his goal and that of his administration is to get to the root of the problem undermining the development of the Niger Delta region. He said:
“I am determined to get to the root of the problem undermining the development of the Niger Delta, in spite of the enormous national resources dedicated to this annually. This administration remains committed to bringing rapid, even and sustainable development to the region,” he said.
On the ongoing investigation on NDDC fraud that has seen allegations and counter allegations between former NDDC Managing Director and Senator Akapbio, President Buhari in his statement further stated that:
“All investigating agencies and auditing firms currently working collaboratively with National Assembly Committees to audit and reposition the NDDC must act with urgency and a sense of purpose, and ensure that I am kept informed of any and all actions being taken.
Our determination to entrench transparency and accountability applies not only to the NDDC, but also to all other institutions of the Federal Government. We will not relent,” he added.