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NPC lauds NEDC’ s Positive Impact on Citizen, seeks collaboration
Joel Ajayi
National Population Commission has heaped huge praises on the North East Development Commission NEDC for its countless initiative, innovation and positive impact on the citizen that bring progress, growth and development to the region.
The Chairman of National population Commission Alhaji Issa Kwarra gave this commendation on Monday in Abuja when he led Commission’s management on collaboration visit to NEDC office in Abuja where he reiterates that the Commission is on top of situation to conduct acceptable census in the country.
Kwarra commended the North East Development Commission (NEDC) for addressing the humanitarian issues in the region.
According to him, NEDC has made significant impact on people in the region and we felt that we need to support what you doing for the betterment of the region and Nigeria at large that is why we are here today to appreciate your selfless efforts and positive impact on people and look at area of collaboration.
He stated that the duty of population is not only census, as he highlighted some of the impactful areas of collaborations that will be win-win approach for both sideArea of collaboration which includees; “Conduction of household surveys and socio- economic assessments to gather data on living conditions, health, education, and more.
“To Develop comprehensive geospatial maps of the North East that highlight population density, infrastructure, and resource distribution.
“Use mapping to identify priority areas for intervention, ensuring that NEDC’s efforts are targeted and efficient.
“Provide ongoing support to ensure that the NEDC can effectively utilize demographic data in its operations.
“Provide baseline data that can be used for monitoring and evaluating the impact of NEDC’s projects.
“Address Climate-Related Challenge with Demographic Insight”Speaking shortly after the visit, the Managing Director of NEDC Managing Director/CEO, North East Development Commission NEDC Mohammed Alkali said that the commission is ready to collaborate any agaencies that further put smile on the faces of people of the region.
According to him, think it’s all good to create synergy. You know, we are NEDC and NPC are are all created by the same parent government to support operationally and what government is doing..
“And you know, population is very, very important in any case. And we in the North East Development Commission, we value data very, very high. And as I’ve seen, they are very good source of data.
“So it is very necessarily that we should cooperate, collaborate, so that we have enhanced energy in doing our work, so that we don’t need to waste time and energy looking for data elsewhere, since data is just next door.
“This is why we agree, to meet today, understand ourselves, and create a platform whereby in the future, what you are doing, we are able to sort of between the two of us.
“Though we have planning department and they are doing very well, we also employ external consultant, but sometimes its good to collaborate with the person who has the real data, so that, if you have it, they are out now you can review it, and our team here would analyze for good of the Commission.
“There is no doubt about it, we need data, we need date for all our projects, we need dat for our Mega school, we need dat for IDPs, for flood we need data and is why we are going to sign MOU because in NEDC we dont compromise any that that bring joy to North East we are ready to do it.” He said
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Ogunlesi backs Tinubu reforms as FIRS chairman Adedeji highlights export-led economy
Joel Ajayi
After a high-level meeting with President Bola Tinubu in Abuja, Nigerian-born global investor Adebayo Ogunlesi expressed renewed confidence in the country’s economic reforms, indicating potential mega investments across energy, aviation, and port sectors.
He was joined in that optimism by Zacch Adedeji, Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), who stressed that the reforms were laying the groundwork for an export-driven economy.
Speaking to journalists after the closed-door meeting, Ogunlesi praised the sweeping policy changes under Tinubu’s administration, including the removal of subsidies, tax reforms, and the revival of a refinery already exporting aviation fuel.
“We had an excellent meeting where we discussed how to put Nigeria front and center for international investment. The President was very encouraging, and we shared useful suggestions on driving economic growth,” Ogunlesi said.
Although he declined to reveal specific details, Ogunlesi confirmed that his firm is actively investing in Nigeria and assessing new opportunities.
“Watch this space. Nigeria is not yet the most exciting investment destination, but that’s what we are working on,” he teased.
Pressed on the sectors of interest, Ogunlesi highlighted energy, gas, aviation, ports, and renewables. Drawing on his firm’s experience with LNG projects in Texas and Australia, he noted Nigeria’s massive untapped gas reserves.
On aviation, he acknowledged his reputation as “the guy who bought Gatwick Airport” and signaled interest in similar ventures locally.
He also admitted that one of his companies operates ports in Cotonou and Lomé but none in Nigeria, a point Tinubu reportedly challenged him on.
“He forgave me but said, ‘you have to bring port investment to Nigeria,’” Ogunlesi recounted with a smile.
International investor Hakeem Bello-Osagie, who was also present, underscored the importance of diaspora participation in Nigeria’s growth story.
“When Nigerians at home and abroad invest in Nigeria, it sends a strong signal to the world,” he said, lauding Tinubu’s policies for making the country “investable.”
Echoing the sentiment, FIRS chairman Adedeji described the reforms as the foundation for an export-led economy.
“We’ve done the fundamentals, and now it is time to deliver growth,” he said.
With global players signaling confidence, the momentum for Nigeria’s economic repositioning is gaining ground, setting the stage for transformative investments in key industries.
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