President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed into law a bill establishing the North-Central Development Commission (NCDC), aimed at driving development in the region.
The Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, announced the signing of the bill during Tuesday’s plenary session in the Senate chamber.
The NCDC is expected to facilitate economic growth, infrastructure development, and social welfare programs across the North-Central states. This move aligns with the government’s broader efforts to address regional disparities and boost development nationwide.
With this approval, the North-Central region joins other geopolitical zones with dedicated development commissions, including the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and the North-East Development Commission (NEDC).