By Mark Mayah
The Middle Belt Journalists Forum has hailed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for signing into law the bill establishing the North Central Development Commission (NCDC).
The MBJF in a statement Jointly signed by Mark Mayah and Ladi Emmanuel, National President and National Secretary respectively on Friday, also expressed gratitude to the Executive Governors of the North Central geopolitical zone for pushing the initiative to logical conclusion, and the National Assembly for standing with the president to ensure that the bill received presidential assent.
Recall that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had on Wednesday, assented to the North Central Development Commission (NCDC) bill which was approved by the tenth Senate since 2024, and passed into law. The bill seeks to, among other things, address the challenges of underdevelopment in the geopolitical region.
“We immensely commend you for your role in the notable and pivotal moment in the ongoing efforts to address various pressing challenges including infrastructure, security and economic empowerment, would no doubt make a lasting positive impact”.
“The people of the North Central have long hoped and awaited this crucial moment. It is therefore heartwarming to see that our yearnings and aspirations have been recognized by the Renewed Hope Agenda of your administration. To us, it is a soothing balm “.
“The North Central Development Commission (NCDC) assuring represents hope for our distraught people and their communities which have for many decades, suffered immeasurable destruction and severe losses due to sustained attacks by marauding herdsmen.”
“The establishment of the commission has invariably confirmed your commitment to listening to the shriekings and cravings of the people of the region”
While expressing optimism that the NCDC would achieve its objectives, the MBJF calls for positive collaboration from all and sundry from the region to ensure that the commission effectively and efficiently implements its mandate.
The MBJF also enjoins the people of the region to support policies and programmes of the Tinubu-lef Federal Government, as they are geared towards the socioeconomic development of the people of Nigeria.
“As men and women of the fourth estate of the realm, we pledge our unflinching to airing the activities of your administration towards the commission when it finally kicks off “.
“Thank you Mr President once again, for demonstrating unwavering allegiance to the welfare of our people,” the MBJF stated.
