Bjy Stella Odueme
The Federal Ministry of Regional Development Commission has assured of championing a balanced and equitable leadership to drive the country’s regional development plan.
The Minister Federal Ministry of Regional Development Commission, Mr. Abubakar Momoh disclosed this at the inauguration of the governing board of the North-west and South-east Development Commission in Abuja.
According to him, the Ministry envisage coordination and streamlining of all the development plans of all the development partners operating in the six geo-political zone into a single integrated national development plan as a roadmap to equal and accelerated development of all the regions in Nigeria.
“But given that you are about to operate in an uncharted terrains where expectations are already high, I urge you all to bring your diverse expertise and wealth of experience to bear on the course of your newly assigned duties,” he stated.
The Minister assured that under his leadership, the new Ministry of Regional Development would through the Nigerian Government’s
interventions in the North-West and South-East Regions of the country, make great impact to bring meaningful development to the regions.
“I look forward to seeing Commissions that are focused on the path to effective execution of their Mandates for the wholesome and sustainable development of their zones in particular, and the country at large,” Momoh said.
According to the Minister, through collaboration and partnership with stakeholders the ministrywould be better positioned to leverage opportunities in the region to expand intervention in health, Education, security and build more capacity to diversify the range of economic activities that support livelihood even as he thanked President Bola Tinubu for his uncommon and strategic vision towards an all-inclusive development of Nation through regional approach.
“We believe such harmony in development design will deliver the synergy and momentum sorely needed for the rapid transformation of the country at large, also believe both the Ministry and your latest Commissions must collaborate rather than compete with the regional state governments to best deliver value to the majority of the people,” he said.
