By Otobong Gabriel, Abuja
The North-East Development Commission (NEDC) has commissioned a modern office complex in Gombe State as part of efforts to strengthen its operations and accelerate development across the region.
Speaking during the inauguration ceremony on Saturday, the Minister of State for Regional Development, Uba Ahmadu, described the new facility as a strategic step toward improving the commission’s efficiency and service delivery in the North-East.
Beyond the office complex, the minister also unveiled several key projects executed by the commission to enhance healthcare, education, and community welfare in the state.
Among the projects inaugurated were a 40-bed maternity clinic located at Bogo Quarters in Akko Local Government Area, a central cold room storage facility in Gombe to support medical logistics, and a 150-capacity lecture hall at Gombe State University (GSU).
Other interventions include the upgrade of Government Secondary School, Malam Sidi, to serve as the Faculty of Agriculture for GSU, as well as improvements at Ahmadu Gombe Secondary School in Jekadafari.
Ahmadu commended the NEDC for its sustained impact across critical sectors such as agriculture, healthcare, and education, noting that the commission has continued to deliver meaningful projects that directly benefit local communities.
According to him, the newly inaugurated office complex will further boost socio-economic development and strengthen coordination of intervention programmes throughout the region.
“The commission has done well and is still doing well. Nineteen years is a significant milestone, and I am satisfied with what I have seen so far,” he said.
The minister added that proactive measures have been introduced to improve transparency and accountability, including the establishment of a SERVICOM desk where members of the public can submit complaints or feedback.
He also reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to increased funding and support for the North-East, particularly in addressing pressing security and developmental challenges.
Ahmadu stressed that the Bola Tinubu administration remains focused on balanced national growth and ensuring that all regions benefit from government interventions.
The projects, he said, reflect the government’s broader agenda to rebuild infrastructure, improve living standards, and create sustainable opportunities for communities across the North-East.
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