Grassroots Group Commends President Tinubu for Key North-Central Appointments and Regional Development Projects

By Aliyu Lawal

MINNA, NIGER STATE The North-Central Grassroots Mobilisation group has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his commitment to the North-Central region, highlighting the signing of the North-Central Development Commission (NCDC)
Bill into law as a milestone achievement after two decades of sustained agitation.

Speaking at the inauguration of 25 Local Government Coordinators and 3 Zonal Chairmen of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Minna, Niger State

Coordinator Barrister Khalil Ibrahim Aliyu emphasized that the NCDC law will drive holistic economic transformation across all six states in the North-Central region and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

Speaking on the theme "The Renewed Hope Agenda is Working in Niger State and the North-Central, Barrister Khalil outlined key federal infrastructure projects as clear proof of the administration's commitment.

These include:
The Mararaban Keffi–Akwanga–Jos–Benue–Gombe Highway and the Buruku Bridge.
* The $250 Million Lithium Processing Plant in Nasarawa State.

* The ₦1.5 Trillion Lambata–Bida–Mokwa–Makera–Kontagora Dualisation Project in Niger State, recently flagged off in Bida.

Barrister Khalil commended President Tinubu for appointing top-tier leaders from the region, making special mention of the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris.

He noted that Minister Idris has successfully restored public trust in governance by replacing propaganda with transparency and direct citizen engagement through Ministerial Press Briefings and Town Hall meetings.

He further highlighted Minister Idris's key achievements, including:
Securing single-digit interest loans for media organizations.

Driving the national Digital Switchover (DSO) project.

Reviving the Nigerian Press Council.
Securing the UNESCO Category 2 Media and Information Literacy Institute in Abuja—the first of its kind globally.

Barrister Khalil also lauded the Executive Governor of Niger State, Farmer Governor Mohammed Umar Bago, for his unprecedented developmental strides, including the construction of over 1,200 kilometers of roads, the establishment of a five-star hotel, and revolutionary agricultural partnerships to boost food security.

In his remarks, the Special Adviser on Political Matters to the Niger State Governor (Zone B), Hon. Yusuf Garba Tagwai, charged the newly inaugurated coordinators to remain committed to grassroots mobilization.

He reminded them that political leadership is ultimately measured by delivering victories at individual polling units, rather than status or appearances.