President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has forwarded the names of members of the inaugural Governing Board of the North West Development Commission (NWDC) to the Senate for confirmation.
This development was made public in a statement released on Saturday, September 28, 2024, by Mr. Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy.
The statement, titled ‘President Tinubu Appoints the Governing Board of the North West Development Commission,’ highlights the importance of the newly created commission in addressing the specific developmental needs of the region.
The creation of the North West Development Commission was formalized on July 24, 2024, when President Tinubu signed the NWDC Bill into law. The Commission is expected to spearhead socio-economic development initiatives across the North West states, aiming to reduce poverty, improve infrastructure, and foster sustainable growth.
“The nominated board members are expected to contribute their wealth of experience and expertise to the Commission’s mandate of developing the North-West region.
“The NWDC will focus on catalysing significant growth, economic empowerment, and social development of the region.
“President Tinubu’s unwavering commitment to supporting the NWDC in its mission to bring sustainable development to the North West is steadfast,” the statement read.
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)
