President Tinubu signs bill to create North-Central Development Commission

In a major move toward regional development, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially signed the bill establishing the North-Central Development Commission (NCDC) into law.
The announcement was made on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during a session in the Senate chamber. Akpabio expressed his optimism that the creation of the NCDC would bring much-needed development to the North-Central region, particularly at the grassroots level.
“Let me also inform my colleagues that Mr. President has also assented to the North-Central Development Commission establishment bill 2024, to bring development to the grassroots,” Akpabio said. “And for this, we congratulate the good people of the North-Central region of Nigeria, and we wish them more development and particularly peace, as we forge ahead in the task of nation-building.”
The establishment of the NCDC is expected to focus on accelerating infrastructure, economic growth, and overall development in the North-Central region, which has long been a key area for national progress. The law is seen as a significant step toward improving the lives of people in the region.