The speaker of House of Representatives,Tajudeen Abbas has called for Urgent amd coordinated efforts to taxkel Insecurity and poverty challenges in the North – West geo political zone.
Speaking on Wednesday at the inauguration of the House Committee on the North-West Development Commission at the National Assembly Complex Abuja,
Abbas said, for too long the North West has faced Systematic neglect, worsening insecurity and economic decline, the time for half measures is over, this Commission must be the Catalyst for real measurable change. He describe the impact of banditry and rural violence on agriculture, displacement.
Banditry and rural violence have crippled agricultural production,driven thousands from there homes and forced children out of school, these are not abstract problems they are existential threats to regions Survival.
Abbas commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for prioritising regional development through policies such as the National poverty Reduction and Growth Strategy and the National Livestock Transformation plan.
He urged the newly inaugurated committee to ensure the NWDC delivers on its mandate, warning against political interference and mismanagement.
Chairman of the committee on North West Development Commission, Suleiman Gumi pledged commitment to addressing the regions challenges.
Stating this is not the inauguration of a committee it a day filled with hope and renewed determination. he vowed that the commission would not become another failed intervention but rather a model of efficiency and accountability.
To ensure effectiveness the committee will conduct oversight visits to NWDC projects,ensuring budgetary alignment with regional development goals.
Our oversight will be rigorous ensuring every Naria allocated translates into real benefits of our people Gumi assured.