Category: Politics

Governor Otti has Built Network of Access Roads, Created Easy Off-take for 4,500 LIFE-ND Farmers, Committed to Payment of Counterpart Funds, Project Ready to Select Additional 900 Youths, says LIFE-ND Team

Raymond Benson

A team of Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises, Niger Delta, LIFE-ND has commended the Governor of Abia State for building network of roads that would enhance the off-taking of agric produce of more than 4,500 beneficiaries of the Project, including 600 Business Development Services, BDS – a support group to enhance the growth of beneficiaries’ business enterprises.

TUC Rivers in Turmoil: A Saga of Suspension, Scripted Elections, and the Fight for Union Democracy

Our Reporter

Beneath the bustling industrial activity and the flowing waters of the Niger Delta, a different, more consequential current is raging within the hallowed halls of organized labour. The Trade Union Congress (TUC) in Rivers State has become the epicentre of a profound and destabilizing crisis,

WORLD FOOD DAY: Gov Otti Committed to Boost Agriculture, as Commissioner Commends Abia LIFE-ND Project Youth Empowerment

Raymond Benson

The Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti has reaffirmed his commitment to largely invest in agriculture in the state.

Addressing participants at World Food Day celebration, 2025, held at the International Conference Centre, Umuahia, Otti reiterated the government’s vision to expand the agricultural sector for job creation and food security for the people.

IFAD ADDITIONAL FINANCING: LIFE-ND PROJECT BEGINS SELECTION OF NEW BENEFICIARIES AS ABIA INTRODUCES AGRO FISHERY ENTERPRISE

Raymond Benson

To fasten immediate implementation of Additional Financing, AF, of International Fund for Agricultural Development, IFAD, the Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises, Niger Delta,LIFE-ND, has begun the process of selecting new beneficiaries in the six IFAD-sponsored states in Niger Delta region.

IFAD ETHICS, CODE OF CONDUCT: NPC READS RIOT ACT OF PRACTICE TO STAFFERS

Raymond Benson

As the new page of Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises, Niger Delta, LIFE-ND, begins with a 3-year Additional Financing, by International Fund for Agricultural Development, IFAD, the National Project Coordinator, Engr, Dr Sanni Abiodun,

ABIA STATE: EZE SELLS NDDC-DONATED 300 KVA POWER TRANSFORMER, INSTALLS SHRINE IN GOVT FACILITY, CLAIMS STATE AUTHORIZATION, COMMUNITY CALLS FOR INVESTIGATION

Our Reporter

The Eze of Umuaka Asa Autonomous Community, Ukwa West Local Government, Abia, Eze Sunday Nwaokoru Nwogu, has vended off a 300 KVA Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC-donated transformer for supply of power in the community.

Let’s continue to trust President Tinubu, Deputy Speaker- Abia NDDC Representative enjoins Nigerians

Raymond Benson

The member representing Abia on the Federal Board of Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Chief Eruba Dimgba has advised Nigerians to sustain their faith in President Ahmed Tinubu’s governmen

Abia State: NDDC Sustains President’s Development Agenda, Flags Off Corp Members Lodge Construction in Abia Community

Raymond Benson

The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, on March 27, 2025, flagged off the construction of National Youth Corp, (NYSC), Lodge facility in Umuaka Community, Abia State

IFAD: We have done well, attracting additional funding to empower more 6,000 beneficiaries, creates exit strategy, LAbiF – Says Abia LIFE-ND Project Coordinator

Raymond Benson

The Abia Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises, Niger Delta, LIFE-ND, Coordinator, Uchenna Rowland Onyeizu, Ph.D, said the Project had for the past five years, performed exceedingly well, creating jobs, food security and sustainable income in the Niger Delta region.