Speaker Abbas Pledges National Assembly’s Full Support for North West Development Commission
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, Ph.D., GCON, has assured the North West Development Commission (NWDC) of the unwavering support of the National Assembly to ensure its success in addressing the region’s pressing challenges. Speaking during a courtesy visit by the NWDC board to his office on Wednesday, Speaker Abbas described the meeting as historic, marking the first official engagement between the House leadership and the newly established commission. He emphasized the urgency of the commission’s mandate, given the multiple socio-economic issues affecting the North West. “Never in the history of Nigeria and the North West have we faced such dire circumstances—insurgency, banditry, unemployment, drug-related issues, and many more. The statistics show that this region is the worst hit,” he noted. The Speaker called on the pioneer board members to lay a solid foundation for the commission, ensuring that it effectively addresses...