Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has disclosed that the North West Development Commission (NWDC), recently established by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, will address infrastructure gaps in the region.

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In a statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday, Senator Barau said it will also stimulate economic growth in the seven states of the North West geopolitical zone. According to him, the commission will rapidly develop infrastructure in the region, which has been affected by Boko Haram insurgents and bandits.

Senator Barau expressed optimism about the commission’s potential, saying, “The NWDC will address the gaps in infrastructure in the entire North West geopolitical zone. President Tinubu is committed to alleviating the suffering of the masses and has the interest of the North at heart. “The commission’s headquarters will be located in Kano, and Senator Barau assured constituents that it will deliver on its promises.

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He also appealed for support from President Tinubu’s administration, saying, “Let’s continue to support the president and the government so that the administration can deliver its lofty policies and programs.”

The Chairman of the APC Caucus of Shanono Local Government Area, Alhaji Adamu Saidu, on his part, commended Senator Barau’s efforts, describing him as a “super Senator” working for the development of the North and the country. He said the positive impact of the fertiliser distribution program initiated by Senator Barau, which has benefited farmers in the region.

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