President Tinubu Appoints Inaugural Governing Board for North West Development Commission

September 28th, 2024

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has taken a significant step towards developing Nigeria’s North-West region by forwarding the names of the inaugural Governing Board of the North West Development Commission (NWDC) to the Senate for confirmation. This move follows the President’s signing of the North West Development Commission Bill into law on July 24, a crucial milestone in the Commission’s establishment.

NWDC Governing Board Nominees:

– Chairman: Ambassador Haruna Ginsau (Jigawa)

– MD/CEO: Professor Abdullahi Shehu Ma’aji (Kano)

– Members:

    – Dr. Yahaya Umar Namahe (Sokoto)

    – Hon. Aminu Suleiman (Kebbi)

    – Sen. Tijani Yahaya Kaura (Zamfara)

    – Hon. Abdulkadir S. Usman (Kaduna)

    – Hon. Engr. Muhammad Ali Wudil (Kano)

    – Shamsu Sule (Katsina)

    – Nasidi Ali (Jigawa)

The nominated board members are expected to bring their wealth of experience and expertise to drive the Commission’s mandate of developing the North-West region. The NWDC will focus on catalyzing significant growth, economic empowerment, and social development in the region.

President Tinubu’s Commitment to NWDC

President Tinubu has reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to supporting the NWDC in its mission to bring sustainable development to the North West. With this development, the stage is set for the Commission to make a meaningful impact in the region.

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