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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated members for the inaugural Governing Board of the North West Development Commission (NWDC), forwarding their names to the Senate for confirmation.
The move follows President Tinubu’s signing of the North West Development Commission Bill into law on July 24, reports The Nation.
The nominees are Ambassador Haruna Ginsau (Jigawa) as Chairman; Professor Abdullahi Shehu Ma’aji (Kano) as Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer and seven other members.
They include 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) and Nasidi Ali (Jigawa).
The NWDC aims to catalyse growth, economic empowerment, and social development in the North-West region, addressing decades of neglect and insecurity.
According to a statement by Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu remains committed to supporting the NWDC’s mission to bring sustainable development to the North West.
“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.
“The step follows President Tinubu’s signing of the North West Development Commission Bill into law on 24 July, marking 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 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 said.
