The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Engr. Abubakar Momoh said the ministry owes contractors over N50 billion from projects executed, ongoing projects and abandoned projects.
Momoh gave the indication when he appeared before a Joint Committee on Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to defend the 2024 budget.
He said the Government cannot continue to award contracts without payments.
The chairman of the Senate committee, Senator Babajide Ipinsagba said they must do everything to ensure that the people that are being owed are settled.
The commitment by the Committee leadership of implemented is expected to yield immense benefits to the people of the oil rich region.
