The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River State Council, has applauded the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) for the rehabilitation of roads and the installation of solar lights in some of the streets in Calabar metropolis.
The commendation is contained in a communique issued at the end of the NUJ Congress held at the Ernest Etim Bassey Press Centre in Calabar on Wednesday, 24th July 2024.
“Congress commends the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) for the installation of solar lights in some streets in the Calabar Metropolis and the rehabilitation of some roads in Calabar,” the communique read in part.
The Congress which was presided over by the Council Chairman, Comrade Archibong Bassey, also highlighted various issues affecting the Union, Cross River State and the Federal Government of Nigeria.
The journalists also commended the State and Federal Government for improved security, and groundbreaking road construction as well as frowned at the delay of work at the Calabar-Itu road which almost took the life of a journalist and her family two weeks ago.
Recall that NDDC under its current Commissioner representing Cross River, Rt. Hon. Orok Duke, has rehabilitated roads in Etta-Agbor, K. Duke Street off Chamley and its environs.
Duke has also overseen the Commission’s installation of solar street lights in some of the streets, Immigration Service, Nigeria Police Command, and other places, in addition to the donation of waste receptacles to the state government for effective waste evacuation in the city.
The NDDC through Orok Duke has distributed palliatives to communities affected by floods including Bayside and Esierebom in Calabar, Ikot Offiong in Odukpani, Returnees in Bakassi, Akpabuyo and other parts of the state.
Duke has consistently affirmed that his work at the interventionist agency is to complement the effort of Cross River State government.
“We intend to add value to what this present government is doing. On our own part at NDDC, we are going to insist that all those parts that have been neglected and are still suffering will be taken care of,” he said.