Ex Nasarawa Speaker, Balarabe Hails Tinubu, NASS For Emergence Of NCDC
BY Ahmee Tahir Ajobe
The immediate Past Speaker of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Mr. Ibrahim Balarabe Abdullahi, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for signing into law the bill establishing North Central Development Commission (NCDC)
He said the president by the gesture has again demonstrated his leadership qualities and the concern he has for peace, unity of the country through equitable development across all zones.
He handed the commendation during an interface with journalists in Lafia on Wednesday.
Balarabe Abdullahi, who is the chairman, Governing Council, Federal Polytechnic, Damaturu, Yobe, described the development as a milestone achievement for the zone and the country in general.
” First, I want to commend and appreciate His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for signing the North Central Development Commission (NCDC) bill into law.
“This is a milestone achievement that would drive sustainable development in the North Central region, it is a great achievement of the present administration for the entire people of the geo-political zone that we will for ever remain grateful for President Tinubu.
“The commission if become operational, it will improve on the standard of living of our people and bring speedy development to our region and our people will be better for it” he said.
He said apart from creating jobs for the people of North Central region, the committee would also boost the socio-economic activities in area.
“This is one of the many milestones of the present administration, this singular, no doubt has further demonstrated the leadership qualities and zeal of Mr President to ensure equitable development across the country and we from the zone will forever remain grateful for the gesture”
The former Speaker also commended the effort of the National Assembly in ensuring quick passage of the bill just as he hailed Sen. Abba Moro (Benue South) and Reps Jeremiah Umaru (Akwanga/Nassarawa Eggon/Wamba) federal constituency for initiating and sponsoring the bill.
” I want to thank Sen. Abba Moroa of Benue State and Hon. J J Umaru, House of representatives member from Nasarawa State for sponsoring the bill.
” Their efforts deserves commendation, it will not go in vain and I pray God to bless them accordingly”
“I also want to appreciate all members of the National Assembly and other stakeholders in the country for their positive inputs towards the realization of the NCDC” he said.
Abdullahi also appreciated Gov. Abdullahi Sule and other Governors and stakeholders of the North Central region for their efforts in ensuring that the bill became a reality.
“I also want to thank Governor Abdullahi Sule, the Chairman, North Central Governor’s Forum for his efforts in bringing together his colleagues in unity and togetherness towards ensuring full support in realization of this great achievement” he said.
The former speaker equally thanked the Senate for resolving the agitation on the issue of relocating the headquarters of NCDC particularly the Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Ahmed Aliyu Wadada, Nasarawa West who championed the resolution.
“This agitation was no doubt, an ill wind which would have devastated the geopolitical zone,” he said.
