Tinubu's Economic Initiatives Boost North Central Growth

Mohammed Idris, the Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation, announced that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's economic reforms, infrastructure investments, and security initiatives are establishing a robust foundation for growth in the North Central region. This statement was made during the first North Central Stakeholders’ Development Summit in Abuja, themed “The Great Leap Forward: A 20-Year Economic, Infrastructural and Social Development Plan for the North Central Region.” Idris highlighted the region's agricultural potential and ongoing federal infrastructure projects, including the Buruku-Logo Bridge and Makurdi-Gboko Road in Benue, and the Minna-Suleja Road in Niger State.

He noted the commissioning of a $250 million lithium mining facility in Nasarawa State as part of the administration's shift towards industrialization. Additionally, Idris mentioned efforts to enhance agricultural mechanization and security measures, including strengthening the Armed Forces and Police, and supported the establishment of State Police to improve community policing.