North Central Youths Applaud Tinubu for Development Commission Approval
By NIGPOST Staff
Youths from the North Central region have expressed their appreciation to President Bola Tinubu for approving the establishment of the North Central Development Commission (NCDC), calling it a long-awaited achievement for the region.
A Step Towards Growth
The North Central Youths Movement, representing states like Benue, Kwara, Kogi, Nasarawa, Niger, Plateau, and the FCT, described the president’s approval as a major milestone.
They believe the commission will help tackle developmental challenges, drive economic growth, and support the reconstruction of key infrastructure in the region.
Appreciation for Key Contributors
In a show of gratitude, the youth group paid a courtesy visit to Senator Simon Mwadkwon, the former Senate Minority Leader, for his role in pushing for the commission’s establishment.
Speaking in Jos, Plateau State, the group’s leader, Alex Audi, stated that they plan to extend their appreciation to other key stakeholders who contributed to the commission’s formation.
Audi recalled that their advocacy for the commission began in December 2016, followed by a visit to Senator Mwadkwon in 2019, when he was a member of the House of Representatives.
The senator had championed the North Central Development Commission Bill (HB 23), which was successfully passed in 2019 and 2021—although it was initially declined by former President Muhammadu Buhari.
Now, with President Tinubu’s approval, the long-awaited commission is finally set to drive development and address the region’s most pressing challenges.
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