He promised that the commission would continue to support the police to ensure that they perform their duties effectively and optimally.
Mr Okocha promised to always protect the interest of the people and defend its rights.
“‘Aketi’, as he was fondly called, is a man of simplistic nature,” said the NDDC governing board chair.
According to him, some of the IOCs are making their money in Nigeria yet failing to make their contributions to the commission.
He said that the commission would train most of the youths in agriculture and technology.
The president’s request is contained in a letter addressed to the speaker of the House, Rep. Tajudeen Abbas and read at plenary on Tuesday in Abuja.
He said that the recent flood resulting from a downpour had collapsed the only road connecting the community to other communities.
The affected representative nominees are Victor Akinjo and Asi Okang of Ondo and Cross River states respectively.
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of a new board and management of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).
Ms Briggs said the continued delay in releasing the money had limited the ability of the commission to function optimally.
