The Northern Christian Youth Professionals, NCYP, has expressed delight with the Senate for stepping down the confirmation of the appointments of the governing board of the newly established North West Development Commission.
Media Talk Africa reports that the NCYP, the Middle Belt Forum, MBF, and other stakeholders from the North West region have vehemently condemned the composition of the newly established North West Development Commission’s board of directors.
A statement issued on Sunday evening by the chairman of the group, Isaac Abrak, said: “The Northern Christian Youth Professionals commend the Senate, led by Sen. Godswill Akpabio and his deputy, Sen. Barau Jibril, for stepping down the confirmation of the appointments of the Governing Board of the newly established North West Development Commission’s board of directors.”
He explained that the decision made on November 19 of not confirming the appointments of the governing board of the commission demonstrates the Senate’s commitment to fair representation and equity in the region.
According to Abrak: “We believe this move was made in good faith to enable President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to include Christians on the board, ensuring diverse representation.”
The group urged the President to engage in thorough consultations with Christian leaders and stakeholders in the region to select credible individuals for the board to ensure fairness for all sections to be represented.
The chairman stated that appointing the right people is crucial, not only for Christians in the region but for the entire population, saying that they have faith in President Tinubu’s leadership, knowing his penchant for consultation and selecting capable individuals.
“We assure the President of our continued support and encourage our people and all Nigerians to do the same as his regime works towards improving living conditions across the country,” the statement explained.
