𝗡𝗖𝗗𝗖 𝗕𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗡𝗦 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗢𝗗𝗘𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚 & 𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗢𝗩𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡.

The North Central Development Commission (NCDC) has commenced the remodeling and renovation of one of the office structures donated to the Commission by the Nasarawa State Government to provide additional office space and a more conducive working environment for its growing workforce at its headquarters in Lafia.

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Commission, Dr. Cyril Yiltsen Tsenyil, stated this while handing over the facility to the contractor, Messrs Geodata Construction Nigeria Ltd., after inspecting the building alongside the Executive Director Projects, Princess Atika Ajanah.

Dr. Tsenyil described the remodeling and renovation as critical to the operational success of the Commission, noting that the provision of adequate office facilities was essential to enabling staff to effectively discharge their responsibilities and advance the mandate of the NCDC.

He charged the contractor to strictly abide by the specifications and terms of the contract and ensure that the project is delivered within the stipulated timeframe and to the required standard.

The NCDC boss expressed profound appreciation to the Governor of Nasarawa State, Engr. Abdullahi Sule, for his magnanimity and continued support to the Commission, particularly for donating the facility in addition to another building which the State Government renovated and which is currently being used by the Commission for its operations.

Dr. Tsenyil explained that since its establishment, the Commission has been undertaking foundational activities, including extensive consultations and engagements with key stakeholders across the North Central region, aimed at securing their buy-in and obtaining their inputs into the development of a comprehensive blueprint for regional development.

He said the series of engagements would culminate in the maiden North Central Development Summit scheduled to hold in Abuja on 14th and 15th September 2026.

According to him, the Summit is expected to provide a broad framework and strategic direction for coordinated and sustainable development across the North Central region.

Also speaking, the Executive Director Projects, Princess Atika Ajanah, said the remodeled building would accommodate all five Directorates of the Commission and provide office space for over 100 members of staff.

She disclosed that the main reception of the Commission would also be located in the remodeled facility, while a new entrance gate would be constructed to improve access to the complex.

Princess Ajanah assured that the Projects Directorate would closely monitor the execution of the project to ensure strict compliance with approved specifications and quality standards.

She disclosed that the project has a duration of 15 to 16 weeks expressing confidence that the completed facility would significantly improve the working environment and operational capacity of the Commission.

The representative of Geodata Construction Nigeria Ltd., Engr. Jim Jibril, assured the Managing Director that the company would deliver a quality project in accordance with the specifications, standards and terms of the contract.

He pledged the commitment of the company to ensuring that the project is executed professionally and delivered within the agreed timeframe.