The Digest:
President Bola Tinubu has named five Executive Directors for the North Central Development Commission (NCDC). This move, confirmed by the SGF's office, aims to drive sustainable development in a region grappling with insecurity and ecological challenges. It’s a step toward mending fractures
Key Points
- The appointees will oversee finance, projects, administration, commercial development, and corporate services.
- The NCDC was established by law in February 2025 to address infrastructure and economic growth.
- Its mandate covers Benue, Kogi, Kwara, Nasarawa, Niger, and Plateau States, plus the FCT.
- The region has been significantly affected by flooding and security setbacks.
- The directors are tasked with assisting the commission in achieving its statutory mandate.
- They are expected to work closely with the NCDC's governing board.
- The announcement signals the operational commencement of the new commission.
These appointments mark a critical phase in activating the NCDC's mission to foster resilience and growth in the nation's central belt, turning policy into tangible progress.
Sources: Punch NG
