Tinubu makes new appointments

President Bola Tinubu has taken a significant step toward establishing the North West Development Commission (NWDC) by submitting the names of its inaugural Governing Board members to the Senate for approval.

This action follows the President’s recent signing of the North West Development Commission Bill into law on July 24, further advancing the Commission’s formation aimed at the socio-economic development of the region.

According to a statement released by Mr. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Tinubu has nominated Amb. Haruna Gindau from Jigawa to serve as the Board Chairman. Additionally, Prof. Abdullahi Ma’aji from Kano has been selected as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO).

Other key nominations for the Board include Dr. Yahaya Umar Namahe (Sokoto), Hon. Aminu Suleiman (Kebbi), and Sen. Tijani Yahaya Kaura (Zamfara). The President also nominated Hon. Abdulkadir S. Usman (Kaduna), Hon. Engr. Muhammad Ali Wudil (Kano), Shamsu Sule (Katsina), and Nasidi Ali (Jigawa) as members of the Board.

The newly appointed members are expected to bring their experience and knowledge to advance the Commission’s mission of driving development across the North-West region.

The NWDC aims to promote economic growth, social development, and empowerment within the region. The statement emphasized the President’s dedication to supporting the Commission in achieving its development goals.