Act with urgency, sense of purpose, Buhari tells NDDC auditing firms

LAGOS, Nigeria – President Muhammadu Buhari has called on agencies saddled with the forensic audit of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to act with urgency and a sense of purpose.

Buhari made the call on the social media, following delay in accomplishing the task of auditing the NDDC since 2001 till date.

He said the agencies must also keep him informed of actions being taken in respect the audit.

“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”, he said.

He restated his determination to entrench transparency and accountability, adding that it applies not only to the NDDC, but also to all other institutions of the Federal Government. “We will not relent”, Buhari said.

“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.

“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. 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”, he said.