Theft, vandalism slowing development in Niger Delta, says NDDC …seek communities’ support to safeguard, protect public assets The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has called on communities and stakeholders across its mandate states to take responsibility for protecting and safeguarding development projects and public infrastructure in their domains. The commission also warned that vandalism, theft, neglect, and destruction of public assets undermine development efforts and slow progress in critical sectors such as electricity, roads, and other basic amenities meant to improve the well-being of the Niger Delta region. Speaking at a one-day capacity-building engagement programme for stakeholders held in Okitipupa, Ondo State, on Wednesday, the NDDC Executive Director, Corporate ...