Nigerian Senate rejects bill for South-South Development Commission due to opposition from Northern Senators.

The Nigerian Senate has rejected a bill seeking to establish the South-South Development Commission (SSDC) due to stiff opposition from Northern Senators. The bill, sponsored by Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong, aimed to create a commission to manage funds for the development of the South-South region, but senators from the North argued that the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), which covers the South-South geopolitical region, already serves this purpose.

July 18, 2024
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