North Central Unveils 20-Year Plan, Targets Regional Economic Transformation
• NCDC seeks integrated infrastructure, value addition, security and digital expansion across six states, FCT Michael Olugbode in Abuja The North Central Development Commission (NCDC) has unveiled a 20-year development
The North Central Development Commission (NCDC) has introduced a 20-year plan to turn the North Central region of Nigeria into a unified economic center. The proposal, unveiled at a gathering of government officials, state leaders, and other stakeholders in Abuja, outlines a strategy for investing in infrastructure, agriculture, mining, human capital, security, and the digital economy.
The region, comprising Benue, Kogi, Kwara, Nasarawa, Niger, and Plateau states, as well as the Federal Capital Territory, is rich in resources but has struggled to translate this potential into sustained economic growth. The draft plan emphasizes the need for coordinated efforts to process raw materials locally, develop human resources, and enhance infrastructure to improve productivity and create employment opportunities.
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