Nigeria's Regional Development Agencies Struggle Due to Poor Oversight

The article discusses the establishment of regional and zonal development agencies in Nigeria, such as the NDDC, NEDC, and SEDC, to promote balanced growth and address disparities. However, poor oversight, weak monitoring systems, and lack of synergy between federal and state governments have resulted in underdeveloped regions, abandoned projects, and mismanagement of funds.

The call for democratizing operations and oversight of these agencies involves involving local institutions and communities to ensure transparency and accountability in project execution.