The Niger Delta Contractors Association of Nigeria,has called on President Bola Tinubu to exclude the Niger Delta Development Commission from the Treasury Single Account to enhance the speedy execution of projects in the region.
The contractors also threatened to take legal action against the International Oil Companies operating in the Niger Delta for allegedly refusing to remit the three per cent contribution to the NDDC.
They added that this trend has continued for over five years thereby slowing down the implementation of projects for the good of the Niger Delta people.
The President of NDCA, Sylvester Tonye, in a statement issued in Port Harcourt, disclosed this, noting there was an urgent need for Tinubu to prevail on the IOCs to fulfil their responsibilities to the commission.
The statement reads, “It is through their leadership that Niger Delta has seen positive developments and progress within the region. While we reflect on the outcomes of the summit, it is evident that there is still much work to be done to address the challenges facing the Niger Delta .
“In this regard, we call on Mr. President to consider exempting the NDDC from the Treasury Single Account system. Such an exemption would enable the NDDC to operate more efficiently and effectively, thereby enhancing its performance and impact on the region.”