Mohammed Alkali
31 Dec
The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has commenced rebuilding of two bridges that collapsed along the 54-kilometre Damaturu-Buni/Yadi road in Yobe State.
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Vice President Kashim Shettima, the Northeast state governments and the North East Development Commission (NEDC) yesterday converged on Gombe State to discuss the devastating effects of climate change on the region, as well as chart a path to a resilient Northeast.
15 Aug
The North East Development Commission (NEDC) plans to light up dozens of cities and towns with 12,000 solar-powered electric poles in the Northeast. The solar-powered cities and towns are in the region, which comprises Borno, Adamawa, Gombe, Bauchi, Taraba, and Yobe states. According to the commission, installing solar-powered electricity in each of the six states…
30 Jul
The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has distributed crutches, prostheses and wheelchairs to People Living with Disabilities (PLWDs) in Borno State.
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Vice President Kashim Shettima has launched the Federal Government's Accelerated Senior Secondary School Education Programme (ASSEP) to transform education outcomes in the Northeast region. ASSEP, anchored by the North East Development Commission (NEDC), focuses on subjects related to science, technology, mathematics, and agricultural (STEMA) courses. The programme is targeted at senior secondary school students across…
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The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has begun the training of 115 youths on waste management and renewable energy. The five-day training organised in collaboration with the Borno State government was to empower youths...
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