Dr. Bitrus Pogu, the President of the Middle Belt Forum, expressed his response to the Senate’s approval of the North Central Development Commission Bill on Thursday, July 4th. He stated that the passage of the bill was long overdue, given the significant damage and destruction that has occurred in the region.
Pogu said, “The passage of the bill is a welcome development.”
“I’m happy. The senators, being mature people, have realised that the devastation in the North Central through insurgency and some other things have brought the people of the region to a situation that calls for special intervention by the Federal Government.
“In their wisdom, they have sought for the North Central Development Commission. I commend them for that singular action because indeed, the North Central needs intervention.”
On Thursday, the bill for the North Central Development Commission underwent its third reading in the Senate, and this significant step forward was preceded by the adoption of the report presented by the Senate Committee on Special Duties during the plenary session.
Senator Barau Jibrin, the Deputy Senate President presiding over the session, offered his congratulations to Abba Moro and other individuals who played a significant role in the bill’s successful passage.
He commended their efforts and expressed gratitude for their dedication and contributions. He expressed hope that President Bola Tinubu would approve the bill, as it would contribute to the overall progress and growth of the North Central region. The North Central region includes Kogi, Niger, Benue, Kwara, Plateau, Nasarawa, and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
