President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the North West Development Commission Bill into law.
The Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin, disclosed this to newsmen in his office at the National Assembly Complex on Tuesday night in Abuja.
Senator Barau, who sponsored the bill, thanked the President for recognising the plight of the people in the North West zone and signing the bill into law.
He said the region had been ravaged by the activities of bandits, Boko Haram insurgents and other criminal elements who have destroyed the infrastructure base of the zone.
Barau said, “Mr President has signed the North West Development Commission Bill into law. It is a body that is going to assist the development of the zone.
“Today is the happiest day of our lives. We have been praying that this commission be established. Now is the time to enhance the wellbeing and development of the North West zone.
“This means that the President has the political will to develop this country. I call on Nigerians to be patient with the President. He has done well for us and we appreciate what he has done. This means that he is a leader to trust.”
