By Golok Nanmwa,Jos
The Managing Director/CEO of the North Central Development Commission (NCDC), Dr. Cyril Yiltsen Tsenyil, has led the Management team of the Commission to the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) at the Treasury House, Abuja, to discuss areas of collaboration towards accelerating infrastructural and socioeconomic development across the North Central region.
Speaking during the engagement, Dr. Tsenyil expressed appreciation to the Accountant General of the Federation, Mr. Shamseldeen Ogunjimi, for the warm reception and also commended his support towards the successful takeoff of the Commission which came into existence some months ago.
He emphasized the Commission’s commitment to transparent, accountable and result-driven delivery of its mandate, noting that the North Central region has remained strategic to Nigeria’s stability and productivity, hence the need for strong institutional cooperation to ensure effective funding and implementation of intervention programmes.
Dr. Tsenyil highlighted ongoing efforts by the Commission to drive development in critical sectors such as education, healthcare, agriculture, infrastructure, entrepreneurship, youth empowerment and post-conflict stabilization, stressing that partnership with the Treasury House would enhance financial efficiency and sustainability of NCDC projects across the six states and the Federal Capital Territory.
Responding, the Accountant General of the Federation, Mr. Shamseldeen Ogunjimi, commended the Commission’s vision and pledged the support of the Treasury in ensuring that NCDC’s financial operations align with national standards of accountability, transparency, and prudence.
He assured the Commission of a continuous working relationship aimed at ensuring that developmental interventions reach the intended beneficiaries in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The visit reinforced the resolve of both institutions to work closely in strengthening the financial framework required to drive inclusive growth and sustainable development in the North Central region.