The Senate has approved the 2023 budget of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), totaling 876 billion naira.

The sum of 576 million naira earmarked for running the Office of the Chairman of the Commission, Laurreta  Onochie and 451 million naira was also approved as provisions for aides of 12 NDDC board members.

Report for consideration and approval of the budget, was presented by Senator Bulus Amos in his capacity as Vice Chairman, Senate Committee on Niger Delta Affairs.

President of the Senate Ahmed Lawan said the exercise was very expedient in order not to let the people of the region suffer from further delays.