NDDC names building after late OMPADEC chair

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has honored the late Chief Albert Horsfall by naming an ancillary building after him. The commission cited his significant contributions to the region and noted that he was previously cleared of all corruption allegations.
Why it matters
This gesture reflects the current administration's efforts to recognize historical figures in the development of the Niger Delta region.
The Niger Delta Development Commission has honoured the late pioneer Chairman of the Oil Mineral Producing Areas Development Commission, Chief Albert Horsfall, for his contributions to the development of the Niger Delta region. The NDDC Governing Board Chairman, Chiedu Ebie, described Horsfall as a patriotic Nigerian whose contributions to the region and the country remained significant and enduring. In a statement issued by the NDDC Director of Corporate Affairs, Seledi Thompson-Wakama, stated that Ebie spoke on Friday during a condolence register signing in honour of the late OMPADEC chairman at the NDDC headquarters in Port Harcourt. Ebie said Horsfall contributed significantly to the development of the Niger Delta and promoted the unity of Nigeria. According to him, five panels that investigated Horsfall’s activities following the dissolution of OMPADEC cleared him of corruption allegations. See more Punch stories on Google.
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