President Tinubu Signs South-west And South-south Development Commission Bills Into Law

President Bola Tinubu
 

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the South-West and South-South Development Commission bills into law.

This completes the establishment of development commissions for all six geo-political zones in Nigeria.

The announcement was made on Wednesday, March 26, during plenary by Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu. He emphasized the importance of the commissions in ensuring that the benefits of governance reach the grassroots.

“No mechanism is too much to trickle down development and dividends of democracy to the grassroots,” Kalu said. “I am sure that with these development commissions, the impact of this administration will be felt by the grassroots.”

The commissions are expected to facilitate infrastructural projects and economic initiatives tailored to the specific needs of each region. With the latest signing, every geo-political zone in the country now has a dedicated commission to oversee developmental efforts.

In July 2024, Tinubu had also signed the South-East and North-West Development Commission bills into law, further strengthening the federal government’s commitment to regional development. The commissions will be funded to execute projects aimed at improving economic and social conditions in their respective regions.