Some senators argued that the proposed SSDC would duplicate the functions of the NDDC.
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The senator also said the commission would promote socio-economic development in states across the South-south.PREMIUM TIMES delivers fact-based journalism for Nigerians, by Nigerians — and our community of supporters, the readers who donate, make our work possible. Help us bring you and millions of others in-depth, meticulously researched news and information.
After the contributions, the senate president put the bill to a voice vote, and many senators voted against it.The NDDC was established in 2000 to intervene in issues of development in the Niger Delta areas.It also passed the North-west Development Commission bill in May.
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