NDDC: Finance Director, Ibanga Bassey Etang died of coronavirus

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Ibanga Bassey Etang

Ibanga Bassey Etang, Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC Executive Director of Finance and Administration cause of death has been determined.

NDDC revealed Ibanga Basssey Etang, died from complications linked to Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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This was contained in a statement signed by its Director, Corporate Affairs, Charles Odili.

Odili said NDDC decided to make it public, after getting clearance from Etang’s family.

“The family has authorised the Commission to announce the late Executive Director tested positive to COVID-19,” he said.

Odili also added that “During the meeting with the family, they expressed fervent desire, that the death of the Executive Director should not be politicised, wishing to be left alone to mourn with dignity. This also is the position of the Commission.

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NDDC shut down its corporate headquarters, following a COVID-19 scare following the death of Etang.

Etang died at the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH) on May 28.

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