Tag: NEDC
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Regional Development Minister Praises NEDC’s University Project, Orders Further Support
MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – Uba Maigari Ahmadu, Minister of State for Regional Development, praised the Northeast Development Commission (NEDC) on a recent visit to Borno State for its infrastructure development at the University of Maiduguri, including a newly built center for counterterrorism studies. Ahmadu, who toured the facility, commended the NEDC for establishing what he called…
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NEDC Equips Staff with Modern Procurement Skills, Aims for Transparent Spending
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – The North East Development Commission (NEDC) wrapped up a three-day workshop Saturday aimed at modernizing its procurement procedures, a move officials say will boost transparency and efficiency in how the agency spends public funds. The training, attended by staff from across the commission, focused on equipping personnel with international…
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NEDC Launches Initiative to Combat Waste, Boost Local Economy in Northeast Nigeria
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – The Northeast Development Commission (NEDC) has launched a multi-pronged initiative aimed at tackling the region’s mounting waste problem while simultaneously stimulating the local economy. The program focuses on training individuals in sustainable waste management practices and providing them with the tools and skills to create marketable products from recycled…
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NEDC Strengthens Ties with Lake Chad Basin Commission to Tackle Environmental Challenges
By Abdul Kareem The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has taken steps to deepen its collaboration with the Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC) to address the environmental crises facing the region. This partnership is central to the implementation of the North East Stabilization and Development Master Plan (NESDMP), which prioritizes a ‘Protected Environment’ among its…
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NEDC Pledges Support to UMTH After Devastating Floods in Maiduguri
By Abdul Kareem Maiduguri, Nigeria (tHT) — The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has committed to assisting the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH) in repairing equipment severely damaged by recent flooding that struck Maiduguri and surrounding areas. In a recent visit to UMTH, NEDC Managing Director Ambassador Goni Mohammed Alkali assessed the flood damage…
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NEDC Meets Transport Union Officials on Ambitious Plan for 10,000 Electric Vehicles
By Abdul Kareem The Northeast Development Commission (NEDC) has today convened a roundtable discussion on the roll out of e-vehicles at its headquarters, led by Managing Director Dr. Mohammed Goni Alkali. The session brought together key stakeholders, including officials from the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) and the National Association of Road Transport…
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NEDC Delivers Lifeline to Flood Victims in Northeast Nigeria
By Abdul Kareem MAIDUGURI, Nigeria — The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has stepped up relief efforts for flood victims in the northeastern states of Nigeria, distributing 200,000 bags of rice alongside essential supplies. At a presentation in Maiduguri on Wednesday, Managing Director Mohammed Alkali emphasized the urgency of the relief operation. “In view of…
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SPECIAL REPORT: Safe Streets, Thriving Communities: The Impact of NEDC’s Solar Street Lighting
By Abdul Kareem In the Simari area of Dikwa Low-cost in Maiduguri, a local cap washer, Mohammed Bukar, shares his excitement: “We are now in New York because NEDC has brought light into our streets. Now I can safely work late hours and go home without the fear of being robbed or attacked by hoodlums.”…
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Northeast Development Commission Projects Impress House of Reps Committee
By Abdul Kareem Bauchi, Nigeria – In a bid to assess the progress and quality of ongoing development projects in the Northeast subregion of Nigeria, the House of Representatives Committee on the Northeast Development Commission (NEDC) recently conducted a comprehensive oversight function inspection. The committee, led by its Chairman, Hon Usman Zannah, expressed immense satisfaction…
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NEDC MD visits hospitalized victims of Gwoza suicide bombing, promises support
By Abdul Kareem The Managing Director of the Northeast Development Commission (NEDC), Goni Alkali, visited the Specialists Hospital Maiduguri on Tuesday to express solidarity with the victims of the recent suicide bombings in Gwoza town, Borno state. Accompanied by senior management staff of the commission, the MD was welcomed by the Medical Director of the…
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