Agenda Setting for The Tinubu Led Administration on Promoting Accountability of Resources Towards Greater Niger Delta Development

Briefing Paper

The advocacy brief highlights the need for greater accountability and transparency in resource management for the sustainable development of Nigeria’s Niger Delta region. Despite its rich natural resources, the region suffers from environmental degradation, poverty, and corruption, particularly within the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The report outlines issues such as poor oversight, budget secrecy, abandoned projects, and financial mismanagement. It recommends reforms, including proper supervision, stakeholder engagement, consolidation of bank accounts, and publication of forensic audit reports. Strengthening governance, transparency, and monitoring mechanisms is essential to ensure effective resource utilization and improve local communities’ well-being.