The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has appealed for more funds to address the devastation caused by the recent flooding in the Niger Delta area.

Managing Director of the Commission, Dr Christian Oboh made the appeal when officials of the commission appeared before the senate committee on Niger Delta to defend the commission’s 2012 budget proposal.

The commission said it has visited most of the areas devastated by the flood and was already working with state governments in order to deliver relief materials to those affected.

This will be the second time they are appearing before the committee to defend their 2012 budget proposal.

The managing director also disclosed the Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) of the commission to the committee, while the committee promised to ensure that the budget addresses the socio-economic difficulties of the oil Niger Delta region.