Senate to probe alleged unauthorised spending in NDDC budget

Senate on Tuesday set up an ad hoc committee to investigate alleged unauthorised spending by Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) on its 2021 and 2022 budget estimates.

The upper legislative chamber also stood down consideration of the report of the commission’s 2023 budget estimates.

This followed the adoption of a motion presented by the Senator representing Kebbi Central District, Adamu Alero, at the plenary.