STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially submitted the names of the inaugural Governing Board members for the North West Development Commission (NWDC) to the Senate for confirmation. This announcement comes after the President signed the North West Development Commission Bill into law on July 24, marking a significant step in the Commission's establishment.
NWDC Governing Board Nominees:
- 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 appointed board members are expected to leverage their extensive experience and expertise to fulfill the Commission's mandate of driving development in the North West region. The NWDC aims to catalyze economic growth, empower communities, and promote social development across the area.
President Tinubu remains committed to supporting the NWDC in its mission of sustainable development for the North West.
Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information & Strategy)