The Federal Government has inaugurated the Governing Boards and Management Teams of the South-South, South-West, and North-Central Development Commissions, charging them to deliver people-focused projects and rebuild public trust in governance.
Speaking at the ceremony held at the Rotunda Hall of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abuja, Minister of Regional Development, Engr. Abubakar Momoh, urged the appointees to align their mandates with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
“Your role isn’t just about distributing funds or managing projects; it’s about rebuilding trust in governance by delivering results that truly improve lives,” Momoh declared. He added that the Ministry had signed a Performance Bond with the President and would soon require the Commissions to do the same.
Minister of State for Regional Development, Uba Maigari Ahmadu, described the establishment of the Commissions as a strategic move by President Tinubu to bridge developmental gaps, leverage regional strengths, and drive growth across all geopolitical zones. “The mandate of these Commissions is to act as catalysts for infrastructure renewal, social empowerment, and economic diversification,” he said.
Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr. Mary Ada Ogbe, commended the President for his visionary leadership and expressed confidence in the ability of the Boards and Management Teams to deliver meaningful transformation. She noted that the three Commissions now join four others already operational under the Ministry—NDDC, NEDC, SEDC, and NWDC.
Representing the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Felix Uche Nwaeke warned the appointees against “unnecessary and bogus contracts,” urging them to execute only projects with direct benefits to ordinary Nigerians. He assured them of the National Assembly’s support in ensuring development reaches the grassroots.
The event was attended by dignitaries including representatives of the Governors of Nasarawa and Plateau States, as well as the Minister of Women Affairs, Iman Ibrahim. Appointees of the new Boards pledged loyalty to the Federal Government and commitment to fast-tracking regional development.
