President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday inaugurated the North East Development Commission (NEDC) Board two years after he signed the enabling Act establishing the Commission to rebuild the zone ravaged by Boko Haram insurgency.
Buhari inaugurated the board, consists of Chairman, managing directors and representatives from the six geopolitical zone of the country.
The President said the establishment of the commission was in fulfilment of the pledge he made to the people, adding that the aim was to rebuild the place For the successful take-off of the commission.
He said 10 billion naira has already been earmarked in the 2019 budget for the take-off of the commission, he urged the commission to make judicious use of the fund.
The president also mandated the commission to conduct a comprehensive survey on the magnitude of damage in the region before embarking on any project.
President Buhari explained that it was in appreciation of the massive electoral support he received from the zone in 2015 and 2019 that encouraged him to inaugurate the board
The Senate had in April confirmed the appointment of Maj.-Gen. Paul Tarfa (rtd.) as Chairman of the Commission and Mohammed Alkali as the Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer alongside nine members.
The Senate also approved members of the board of the commission, which include; Musa Yashi, Executive Director Humanitarian Affairs; Muhammed Jawa, Executive Director Administration and Finance; Omar Mohammed, Executive Director Operations. Others are David Kente, member representing North East Zone; Asmau Mohammed, member representing North West Zone; Benjamin Adanyi, member representing North Central Zone. Also on the board are Olawale Oshun, member representing South West Zone; Dr. T. Ekechi member representing South East; and Obasuke McDonald, member representing South-South.
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