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Nigeria @65: NCDC Lauds NASS over budget approval, restates resolve to engineer devt in North Central

Barr. Cosmas Akighir

From Dooshima Terkura, Makurdi

As Nigeria marks its 65th Independence Anniversary, the Chairman of the North Central Development Commission, (NCDC), Barr. Cosmas Akighir said the new commission is set to usher in an era of development in the region.

Akighir, in his Independence message, said the commission remains committed to providing “a future where every community in North Central thrives”.

He said the commission would play pivotal role in driving sustainable growth and prosperity across the North Central region.

“Fortunately, the just-approved, long-awaited NCDC budget by the National Assembly 30th September, 2025, marks a significant milestone. This vital funding will accelerate the development projects, infrastructure, and initiatives critical to transforming the North Central region,” he added.

He assured the six states in the zone that “the NCDC is poised to harness these resources to unlock the region’s potential, improve livelihoods, and foster lasting peace and progress”.

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