In a significant step towards inclusive development, the North-Central Development Commission (NCDC) has secured a take-off budget of N140 billion for the fiscal year 2025. This budget marks a crucial milestone aimed at catalysing economic growth and social stability across the North-Central geopolitical zone of Nigeria.
The commission’s 2025 budget will be strategically allocated across several critical sectors, including infrastructure, agriculture, solid minerals, internally displaced persons (IDP) resettlement, and ecological restoration. These focus areas highlight the commission’s commitment to addressing the pressing needs of the zone, which encompasses the states of Benue, Kogi, Kwara, Nasarawa, Niger, Plateau, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
With Nigeria’s North-Central region recognised as the nation’s agricultural backbone and a vital contributor to mineral resources, the NCDC’s forthcoming interventions are expected to create jobs, enhance food security, and foster sustainable development. Moreover, the funding allocated for IDP resettlement underscores the humanitarian dimension of the commission’s mandate, seeking to support communities affected by insecurity and displacement.
The establishment of the North-Central Development Commission, following similar regional efforts across Nigeria, is poised to bridge longstanding developmental gaps and ensure equitable resource distribution in the country. Stakeholders await the operational rollout with optimism, expecting these investments to stimulate economic activity, improve living standards, and restore ecological balance within the zone.
As the 2025 fiscal year progresses, the NCDC’s initiatives backed by this substantial budget will be closely watched as a model for regional development in Nigeria.
