President Muhammadu Buhari says N3.7billion has been recovered from Niger Delta Development Commission contractors.

 

He explained that the recovery was made by anti-graft agencies looking into the operations of the NDDC.

 

The president spoke in Abuja while inaugurating the NDDC Advisory Committee at the State House, Abuja.

 

The committee comprises the nine governors of the Niger Delta region, and the Ministers of Niger Delta Affairs and Environment.

 

The president charged the committee to discharge the new assignment diligently and effectively, while working closely with the relevant ministries.

 

President Buhari said in addition to the N3.7billion cash, various assets worth billions of Naira were also recovered from some contractors and former Directors of the Commission.