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The Governing Board and Management of the North Central Development Commission (NCDC) are participating in a three-day retreat for Regional Development Commissions taking place in Benin, Edo State.
The NCDC delegation is led by the Chairman of the Commission, Barr.
Cosmas Akighir, and the Managing Director/CEO, Dr. Cyril Yiltsen Tsenyil. The
retreat is organized by the Federal Ministry of Regional Development with the
theme "Generating Fresh Ideas to unlock the potentials of the
regions".
Speaking at the event, the Minister of Regional Development, Engr.
Abubakar Momoh, said the retreat is part of ongoing efforts to provide a solid
foundation for the Commissions to effectively deliver on the mandate of
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
He urged participants to reflect deeply on their responsibilities and
strengthen collaboration with the Ministry to enhance performance.
The Minister emphasized the need for the Commissions to make measurable
impact while avoiding duplication, waste, and unnecessary administrative
rivalry.
Also speaking, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr. Mary Ogbe,
noted that the retreat brings together seasoned government officials to share
insights on key areas critical to the success of the Commissions.
She added that older Commissions will share their experiences with newer
ones, while the National Regional Development Policy is expected to be
validated during the retreat.
Declaring the retreat open, Edo State Governor, Senator Monday
Okpebholo, commended President Tinubu for establishing the Regional Development
Commissions.
He urged them to work diligently towards unlocking the economic
potential of their respective regions for sustainable growth and prosperity
Chairmen of the Senate and House Committees on Regional Development
described the retreat as a vital platform for stakeholders to deliberate on
strategies that will enhance the effectiveness of the Commissions.
The retreat features presentations from notable experts, including Engr.
Emeka Eze, former Director-General of the Bureau of Public Procurement, who
spoke on public procurement procedures and thresholds; Prof. Tunji Olaopa,
Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission, who addressed institutional
frameworks in the public service; Dr. Sam Amadi on Nigeria’s regional
development experience; Mr. Olusegun Adekunle on corporate governance; Senator
Ita Enang on intergovernmental relations with the Ministry and National
Assembly; and Dr. Abdullahi Usman Bello, Chairman of the Code of Conduct
Bureau, Conflict of Interest, Abuse of office and Asset declaration.
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