Tinubu announces inaugural board of North West Development Commission
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 July 24, marking a crucial milestone in the commission’s establishment.
The NWDC Governing Board nominees includes Ambassador Haruna Ginsau as Chairman, Professor Abdullahi Shehu Ma’aji as Managing Director and Chief Executive, while Dr. Yahaya Umar Namahe, Hon. Aminu Suleiman,
Sen. Tijani Yahaya Kaura, Hon. Abdulkadir S. Usman, Engr. Muhammad Ali Wudil, Shamsu Sule, and Nasidi Ali will serve as members of the board.
Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, said in a statement that the nominated board members were expected to contribute their experience and expertise towards the realisation of 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.”
