Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, North Central Development Commission (NCDC), Cyril Yiltsen Tsenyil, has assured the people of the North Central region that the commission will be fair and carry every state along in the distribution of its projects.
The MD/CEO of the commission stated this yesterday at the commission headquarters, Muhammadu Buhari way, Lafia, Nasarawa State, during their maiden press conference to mark their full assumption of office.
He emphasised that in delivering its mandate, “The NCDC will not be a competitor or duplicate projects being implemented by the federal, state, and local government. Our focus is to carry out projects that fill the existing development gaps in the region in such a way that creates integrated development for the prosperity of the people.
“We are mindful of the areas that need immediate attention in the lives of the people of the North Central region. These cut across physical infrastructure such as roads and bridges, resettlement and rehabilitation, economic recovery, health, housing, water and energy, peace and security, education, environmental restoration, transportation, and agriculture, among others,” he said
Tsenyil told newsmen that shortly after taking over this office complex on Tuesday, “We commenced an inaugural board meeting presided over by the chairman, Barr Cosmos Akighir, as part of setting in motion the plans, strategies, responsibilities, and guidelines for our operations.
“The meeting, which concluded today, arrived at some decisions which include approval for the setting up of 13 committees to handle various aspects of the operations of the commission. Most of these committees are to handle issues relating to the smooth take-off of the commission.”
He said that the board also discussed and adopted its 2025 budget estimate, which will enable us to access funds for operations.