Tag: NEDC
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From Ruins to Resilience: How NEDC is Leading the Charge for Regional Transformation
At a high-stakes regional development retreat in Benin City, the North East Development Commission (NEDC) presented a masterclass in institutional resilience, detailing its ambitious ₦31 trillion Master Plan to rebuild a region devastated by over a decade of conflict. From restoring vital infrastructure and bridges to achieving ISO-certified transparency, the NEDC is transitioning from immediate…
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NEDC Donates Food, Building Materials to Victims of Boko Haram Attacks in Borno
The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has commenced the distribution of food, building materials, and cash grants to victims of recent Boko Haram attacks and the Maiduguri suicide bombings. State Coordinator Engineer Mohammed Wasinda confirmed that while items for local government areas will be handled by community leaders, materials for Maiduguri and construction supplies will…
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NEDC steps in to stop medical tourism for eye treatment with over N3 billion upgrade of Maiduguri eye hospital
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – For years, the choice for those suffering from failing vision in Northeast Nigeria was stark: find the small fortune required to travel abroad for surgery, or succumb to a life of permanent darkness. In a bold move to bridge this divide, the North East Development Commission (NEDC) has completed…
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NEDC Delivers Aid to Flood and Boko Haram Victims in Southern Borno
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has dispatched substantial relief materials to thousands affected by recent devastating floods and ongoing Boko Haram attacks in Borno State’s Southern Senatorial District. The aid, including thousands of bags of food staples and essential building materials, aims to alleviate the suffering of displaced…
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NEDC’s Achievements in Northeast Will Pave Way for President Tinubu’s Re-election – Momoh
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – Engineer Abubakar Momoh, Nigeria’s Minister of Regional Development, has expressed strong confidence that the extensive development projects undertaken by the North East Development Commission (NEDC) will be instrumental in securing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. The minister’s remarks followed a two-day working tour of NEDC operation in…
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Regional Development Minister Calls for Sustained Post-Flood Support in Borno, As Deputy Gov’ Hails NEDC Interventions
By Abdulkareem Haruna Maiduguri, Borno State – The Federal Minister of Regional Development, Engineer Abubakar Momoh, currently on a working visit to Borno State, had on Monday reiterated the federal government’s commitment to the region’s recovery and development, urging international partners to maintain their post-flood support. The Minister’s remarks came during a courtesy call on…
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Regional Development Minister Visits Borno, Pays Homage to Shehu
By Abdulkareem Haruna Minister of Regional Development Abubakar Momoh made his inaugural visit to the Shehu of Borno’s historic palace today, as he embarked on a high-level engagement of his newly established ministry in the northeast region. At the palace the Minister expressed his “privilege” to be in the ancient palace with his team on…
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When Governor Zulum Praises NEDC for Executing ‘People-Focused’ Projects
By Abdulkareem Haruna “While we are quick to point out the commission’s shortcomings, it’s equally important to acknowledge their successes.” ~ Gov Zulum That was the Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, commending the North East Development Commission (NEDC) for its executing of projects that are directly impacting the lives and well-being of the…
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NEDC Facilitates Major Teacher Training Initiative in Northeast, Aiming to Revamp Tsangaya Education
By Abdulkareem Haruna In an effort to advance education in Nigeria’s conflict-ridden northeast, the federal government, in collaboration with regional stakeholders, launched a two-week. “train-the-trainer” workshop for 600 Arabic and Tsangaya (traditional Islamic school) teachers. The initiative, largely funded by the North East Development Commission (NEDC) held at the Maiduguri campus of the Nigeria Arabic…
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NEDC Delivers Ramadan Aid to 10,000 in Borno
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has distributed food and non-food items to approximately 10,000 vulnerable individuals, including orphans, widows, and people with disabilities, in Borno State. The distribution is part of the commission’s Ramadan palliative program, designed to alleviate economic hardships during the holy month. NEDC Managing Director…
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