In a significant push for equitable regional development, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially signed into law two crucial bills establishing the South-West Development Commission (SWDC) and the South-South Development Commission (SSDC).
The announcement was made on Tuesday by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during a plenary session, signifying a major milestone in Nigeria’s governance structure. With this move, every geopolitical zone in the country now has a dedicated development commission tasked with addressing regional infrastructural and economic needs.
These commissions are expected to drive focused intervention in their respective regions, tackling issues such as infrastructure deficits, economic empowerment, and sustainable development. The decision aligns with the federal government’s broader commitment to balanced national growth, ensuring that no region is left behind in the quest for economic progress.
Stakeholders across the South-West and South-South have hailed the move, seeing it as a crucial step in addressing historical developmental gaps and fostering economic opportunities for millions of Nigerians.
With this assent, the administration of President Tinubu has further solidified its agenda of regional inclusivity and national cohesion.
