Tinubu Proposes Appointments for North West Development Commission Board

President Tinubu has recently approved a bill aimed at promoting development in the North West region of Nigeria, which includes the states of Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Jigawa, Sokoto, and Zamfara.

Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has proposed the names for the first Governing Board of the North West Development Commission (NWDC) to the Senate for approval.

The nominees for the NWDC Governing Board are:

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. Muhammad Ali Wudil (Kano); Shamsu Sule (Katsina); and Nasidi Ali (Jigawa).

The recently approved legislation, sponsored by the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, aims to enhance growth and address various issues in the North West region.

The NWDC is established to support the rebuilding of infrastructure, such as roads and homes, that have been damaged due to various crises. It also aims to address poverty, improve education, and tackle environmental challenges within the North West states.