Tinubu Directs Fund Release for Regional Development Commissions

On Monday, President Bola Tinubu directed George Akume, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, to ensure the timely release of all funds approved for regional commissions during the North Central Development Commission summit. The summit, themed “The Great Leap Forward: A 20-Year Economic Infrastructure and Social Development Plan for the North Central Region,” highlighted the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda aimed at accelerating national development.

Tinubu emphasized that the commissions should not solely depend on government funding but should also seek public-private partnerships and donor funding for transformative projects. He outlined key focus areas, including rail and air transportation, industrialization, security, investment, human capital development, education, and health.

The President warned against corruption and misuse of resources, stating that such actions would not be tolerated. Abdullahi Sule, Governor of Nasarawa State and Chairman of the North Central Governors’ Forum, noted the region's potential in agriculture and mining, advocating for local processing of resources to drive economic growth.