Bill establishing North Central Commission passes second reading in Senate
A Bill for an Act to establish North Central Development Commission , has passed a second reading on the floor of Nigerian Senate
The bill will also see to the construction of large format drainage systems, dredging of rivers Benue and Niger to control floods, erosion and other incidental matters, as well as tackling the menace of poverty, illiteracy and other related environmental and developmental challenges in the North Central zone of Nigeria.
He said, despite being blessed with several mineral resources, including Rivers Benue and Niger, that could boost the economy of the country, the zone had remained handicapped in terms of development.
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