By Mysterious Sickness Kills NDDC Top Director Amidst Corruption Probe
A top official at the Niger Delta Development Commission has been confirmed dead after battling with unknown illness.
BlackBox Nigeria gathered that the official, Mr Moses Chimereze Okpo until his death was the Director of Finance and Accounts at the Ministry of Niger Delta. His death was confirmed on Monday by the spokesperson to Minister Godswill Akpabio, Mr Ani Ekong.
Confirming Okpo’s death, Mr Ekong disclosed that his death was not related to COVID19 as Okpo has been sick for over a year and has been receiving treatment.
Mr Okpo’s death is coming at a time when his Ministry is under scrutiny for contract scams and over spending.
Just recently, the Managing Director of the NDDC, Professor Pondei fainted while appearing before a Committee of the House of Representatives probing the Commission.
More details shortly.
