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Acting Managing Director of Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC,
Mr. Kemebradikumo Pondei fainted during questioning at the House of
Representatives probe panel investigating alleged N40billion fraud at
the agency on Monday.
The Probe panel was abruptly adjourned for 30 minutes to enable Pondei
to receive medical attention.
Pondei was responding to allegations of N1.5 billion financial
misappropriation when he suddenly collapsed. Members and guests at the
probe hearing tried to resuscitate him. He regained consciousness and
was immediately rushed out to receive medical attention at the National
Assembly Clinic.