North West Development Commission

01/01/2026

𝐖𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐚 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 🕊️

​Development thrives where peace resides. As we welcome 2026, the NWDC joins hands with all stakeholders to promote a secure and stable environment across our states.

​May this year bring the harmony necessary to see our agricultural fields flourish and our markets thrive. Happy New Year to all our citizens.

25/12/2025

20/12/2025

ADVANCING CLIMATE GOVERNANCE AND WASTE-TO-WEALTH INITIATIVES

​Earlier this week, the MD/CEO of the North-West Development Commission (NWDC) participated in a high-level workshop hosted by the Kano State Ministry of Environment and Climate Change and PACE-FCDO to refine the Kano State Climate Change Bill and validate the Policy Results Framework. These sessions focused on aligning laws with international standards and enhancing monitoring for climate resilience.

​Additionally, the MD/CEO joined the Managing Director of the Refuse Management and Sanitation Board (REMASAB) Kano, Dr. Muhammad S. Khalil, in a strategic session to sensitize market leaders on proper waste management. During the engagement, he pledged the Commission’s support in creating an enabling environment for refuse disposal and announced upcoming NWDC initiatives designed to transform waste-to-wealth and waste-to-energy.

The NWDC commends the Kano State Ministry of Environment and Climate Change for its proactive leadership and hospitality in organizing these vital stakeholder engagements

​NWDC remains committed to building a resilient, sustainable, and prosperous North West.

December 20, 2025.

18/12/2025

NORTH-WEST DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION PRESENTS 2025 PROGRESS REPORT TO NATIONAL ASSEMBLY JOINT COMMITTEE

The Managing Director/CEO of the North-West Development Commission (NWDC), Prof. Shehu Abdullahi Ma’aji, presented the Commission’s Progress Report (January–December 2025) to the National Assembly Joint Committee, highlighting achievements, progress made, and challenges, particularly funding constraints.

Led by Sen. Babangida Hussaini and Hon. Suleiman Abubakar Gumi, the Committee commended the MD/CEO for progress recorded despite non-release of funds, acknowledged the Commission’s strong foundational efforts, and pledged to support the deployment of Executive Directors and Directors to strengthen operations.

The Committee urged the Commission to address security challenges in line with the declared state of emergency and emphasized the need for harmony between Management and the Board. It assured the immediate release of the take-off grant to enable full operations, enhance service delivery, and support the reintegration of insurgency victims.

The Commission was also advised to collaborate with state governments, development partners, investors, and philanthropies to mobilize additional resources.

December 18, 2025.

16/12/2025

The NWDC MD/CEO joined innovators at KASITDA’s Kano Startup Weekend, hailing Kano as the North's tech hub.

He called for stronger partnerships to equip youth with essential tech skills and was honored to present KASITDA's Award of Excellence to His Excellency, Gov. Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, for his development strides.

27/11/2025

The North-West Development Commission (NWDC) breathes a collective sigh of relief following the successful rescue of the abducted schoolgirls in Kebbi State. We specifically commend President Bola Tinubu for his decisive declaration of a state of emergency on security; this commendable achievement is a testament to that commitment and the bravery of our troops in securing Nigerian lives.

​As we thank you for your recent heroics, we also wish to gently draw your attention to the rising unease reported along the Kano State borders. We urge our security partners to proactively extend their vigilance to these specific areas, looking into the emerging tension now so that we can collectively preserve the peace and safety of our people.

November 27, 2025.

24/11/2025

Today, the MD/CEO of the North-West Development Commission (NWDC), Prof. Shehu Abdullahi Ma'aji, made an unscheduled stop at the Nigerian Content Development & Monitoring Board (NCDMB) CSR Training and Empowerment Initiative in Kano State.

​He met with trainees currently mastering Solar Installation and Welding Fabrication, assessing the facilities and, most importantly, offering words of encouragement to the participants.

​He noted that skill acquisition is the most effective tool for tackling unemployment and that technical expertise is the bedrock of the region's economic revival.

​Well done to the NCDMB for facilitating this empowerment initiative!

November 24, 2025.

19/11/2025

The North-West Development Commission (NWDC) is deeply saddened by the disturbing abduction of schoolgirls in Kebbi State. Our thoughts and prayers are with every parent, guardian and community member affected by this distressing incident.

​We recognize the immense anxiety and fear gripping the families. This event poses a serious threat to the education and future of our children, and the NWDC is committed to supporting efforts that restore safety and confidence in the region.
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We stand in complete solidarity with the people of Kebbi State. We fully support the swift and urgent efforts of the security agencies and the State Government to ensure the immediate and unconditional return of every single girl.

​May their safe return be imminent, and may peace and security be restored to our schools and communities across the North-West and Nigeria.

November 19, 2025.

08/11/2025

𝐍𝐖𝐃𝐂 𝐌𝐃/𝐂𝐄𝐎 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐍𝐂𝐓𝐂-𝐋𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡-𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬' 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭

The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the North-West Development Commission (NWDC), Prof. Shehu Abdullahi Ma'aji, participated in the inaugural High-Level Stakeholders' Engagement on Regional Development. The meeting was convened by the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), in collaboration with the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Regional Development Programmes, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, and the Federal Ministry of Regional Development.

​The event, which featured directives from the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, GCON, the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, and other Ministers, tasked Regional Development Commissions to intensify efforts at fast-tracking growth, stability, and peace across the nation.

​The MD/CEO's involvement extended to the practical technical sessions, which centered on practical deliberations and the clarification of policy frameworks governing the operations of Regional Development Commissions.

November 8, 2025.

31/10/2025

NWDC, HADEJIA JAMA'ARE RIVER BASIN AUTHORITY PARTNER TO BOOST AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTIVITY

The North-West Development Commission (NWDC) and the Hadejia Jama'are River Basin Development Authority (HJRBDA) have agreed to establish a strategic partnership to transform agricultural productivity across the North-West region.

The collaboration was formalized during a courtesy visit by Professor Shehu Abdullahi Ma'aji, Managing Director/CEO of NWDC, to HJRBDA management in Kano on Wednesday. Prof. Ma'aji and his delegation were received by Engr. Rabiu Suleiman Bichi, Managing Director of HJRBDA, alongside Executive Director of Finance, Musa Ilyasu Kwankwaso, and other officials.

Prof. Ma'aji briefed the HJRBDA leadership on the Commission's mandate, requested access to arable lands to attract investors for agricultural development among others.

Engr. Bichi expressed enthusiasm for the partnership and highlighted the region's potential, noting that Kano and Jigawa states alone possess over 2.4 million cubic meters of water reserves and 2.1 million hectares of arable land. HJRBDA currently manages 22,000 hectares directly.

He outlined ongoing initiatives, including greenhouse farming training for over 1,000 youths, deployment of 500 youth extension workers, installation of industrial boreholes, and introduction of drip irrigation systems and smart farming technologies.

Both agencies committed to establishing a formal framework for collaboration to facilitate investor engagement, technology transfer, and sustainable agricultural development.

October 31, 2025.

29/10/2025

𝐍𝐖𝐃𝐂 𝐌𝐃/𝐂𝐄𝐎 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐞𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚, 𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞

The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the North-West Development Commission (NWDC), Prof. Shehu Abdullahi Ma'aji, visited the eHealth Africa head office in Kano yesterday to discuss partnerships aimed at strengthening healthcare delivery across the North-West region.

During the meeting with eHealth Africa's team, discussions focused on expanding healthcare services to community/local and ward levels, strengthening primary healthcare facilities, delivering basic services to rural communities, and deploying telemedicine and mobile clinics.

Prof. Ma'aji assured eHealth Africa of the Commission's full support for these collaborative efforts.

The MD/CEO and his delegation toured the organization's facilities to observe operations firsthand. Prof. Ma'aji commended eHealth Africa for its dedicated service to communities across Nigeria.

eHealth Africa is a renowned non-governmental organization specializing in delivering crucial healthcare services throughout Nigeria.

October 29, 2025.

28/10/2025

𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡-𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐍𝐖𝐃𝐂 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬

The House Committee on the North-West Development Commission (NWDC), led by its Chairman, Hon. Suleiman Abubakar Gumi, yesterday carried out a comprehensive oversight visit to the Commission’s headquarters in Kano, which is currently undergoing renovation.

The delegation, which included members of the Committee and the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement (North-West), Hon. Abdullahi Yakasai Tanko, inspected the ongoing works and assessed the level of progress achieved.

Hon. Gumi expressed satisfaction with the quality and pace of work, noting that the renovation project is nearing completion. He commended the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Commission, Prof. Shehu Abdullahi Maaji, for his commitment to delivering a befitting headquarters that reflects the Commission’s development mandate.

The Committee further acknowledged the pivotal support of the Deputy President of the Senate, Sen. Barau I. Jibrin, CON, for facilitating funding for the renovation project, describing his role as a clear demonstration of exemplary leadership and dedication to the advancement of the North-West region.

A major highlight of the visit was the formal acceptance of a donation of solar power systems by Fidelity Bank Plc, which will be installed at the headquarters to ensure reliable and sustainable energy supply. The Committee commended this gesture as an example of meaningful private sector collaboration in regional development.

Hon. Gumi also appreciated the contributions of philanthropists and stakeholders whose generous donations have supported the establishment and smooth take-off of the Commission. He reaffirmed that the NWDC belongs to all stakeholders in the region and called for continued partnership and collective commitment to its mission.

The oversight team also inspected other strategic assets and facilities, including the BUA site, the Commission’s permanent office location, vehicles donated by the Kano State Government, and ICT equipment provided by various partners. These interventions, the Committee noted, will significantly enhance the Commission’s operational efficiency and ability to deliver on its mandate.

The North-West Development Commission remains steadfast in its commitment to fast-tracking socio-economic transformation across the region, in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

October 28, 2025.