The Gbong Gwom Jos, Da Jacob Gyang Buba, has lauded President Bola Tinubu for signing the North Central Development Commission (NCDC) bill into law, describing it as a transformative step for the region.
Speaking at a press conference in Jos on Thursday, the revered monarch expressed his appreciation for the president’s commitment to addressing the developmental challenges in the North Central zone.
“The Commission has been set up in other geopolitical zones, and we just want to say thank you to Mr. President for signing the North Central Development Commission into law.
“The Mabudi-Akwanga road, as well as the Jos-Abuja road, has been in very bad shape.
“We believe that some of these roads and other development challenges within the region will be addressed with the establishment of this commission.
“We also want to express our gratitude to the governors in the North Central Zone for putting their heads together and pursuing this initiative to the end. Likewise, we commend the members of the National Assembly from this zone for working tirelessly to push for the signing of the bill establishing the Commission. It is our hope that North Central will enjoy more development following this milestone,” he stated.
As the Chairman of the Plateau State Council of Chiefs and Emirs, Buba also urged stakeholders to ensure the equitable distribution of the commission’s benefits across the region.
However, he warned that insecurity remains a major threat to the Commission’s success and called for urgent government intervention to tackle security concerns.
“The North Central Development Commission has the potential to drive economic growth and development in the region, but insecurity could undermine its efforts.
“So I want to call on the government to take decisive action to address the security concerns, ensuring that the commission can fulfill its mandate,” he stressed.
