The senate chamber has made moves to amend a bill to include Kogi, Lagos, Anambra, Gombe and others among states recognized by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).
The bill for the amendment scaled second reading at the Senate on Wednesday.
In a report by the senate house, it was revealed that the bill is titled: “A bill for an Act to amend the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Act No 6, 2000 and for other related matters connected therewith, 2021”.
The bill was sponsored by Senator Adeola Solomon Olamilekan representing Lagos West Senatorial district.
Senator Olamilekan submitted that the NDDC Act was made over 21 years ago and since then, oil and gas have been discovered in Lagos, Kogi, Anambra, Gombe, Bauchi and other States.Thus the need for the amendment of the act.
Also,Senator Ahmad Baba Kaita representing Katsina North Senatorial district, also supported the amendment proposal.
His words: “Thank you Mr President I remain Senator Ahmad Baba Kaita, Katsina North Senatorial district. Regarding the motion on the oil-producing States, I think what is good for the goose is good for the gander. In a state like Borno, where oil has been discovered, I remember the former Group Managing Director of NNPC arguing here that with such states coming on board, Nigeria will be one of the largest oil producers if we harness our resources.
