JUST IN: Tinubu appoints Governing Board of NWDC

By Kunle Sanni

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has submitted the names of the inaugural Governing Board members of the North West Development Commission (NWDC) to the Senate for confirmation.

This follows President Tinubu’s signing of the North West Development Commission Bill into law on July 24, marking a significant step in the Commission’s establishment.

According to a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President (Information and Strategy), the nominees for the NWDC Governing Board include:

• 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 bring their wealth of experience and expertise to support the Commission’s mandate of fostering the development of the North-West region,” the statement read.

The NWDC will focus on driving significant growth, economic empowerment, and social development in the region.

President Tinubu has expressed his steadfast commitment to supporting the NWDC’s mission to ensure sustainable development in the North West.