The Nigerian Senate has approved the establishment of a North West Development Commission to address the challenges facing the seven States in the geopolitical zone.
This follows the consideration and adoption of the report of the Committee on Special Duties on the NWDC (Establishment).
The bill is sponsored by the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin and 20 other Senators from the seven States in the North West geopolitical zone.
Chairman of the Committee, Shehu Kaka (APC, Borno Central) moved the motion for the presentation and consideration of the report, while Ireti Kingibe (LP, FCT) seconded it.
Presenting the Committee’s report, Senator Kaka said the intent and purpose of the bill are well structured and strategically streamlined for the socio-economic development of the North West geopolitical zone of the country.
He added that the establishment of the proposed Commission will bring the Federal government closer to the North Western states and meet the yearnings and aspirations of the people.
When the Bill was put to voice vote by the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, who presided over the plenary, the Senators unanimously supported it.
In his remarks, Senator Barau commended his colleagues for supporting the passage of the Bill.
The North West Development Commission (NWDC) when established, will address infrastructure destroyed by Boko Haram insurgents and bandits in the region.
The Bill is expected to be sent to the House of Representative for concurrence.
(Editor: Ken Eseni)
