President Bola Tinubu has clarified that the regional development commissions established by his administration are not intended to replace or duplicate the functions of state and local governments or existing federal institutions.
Tinubu made the clarification at a summit, where he explained that the creation of the regional commissions formed part of his administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda aimed at accelerating development across the country.
The President urged the commissions to look beyond government funding and explore alternative sources of financing, including public-private partnerships, donor support and development financing to execute transformative projects.
He also directed the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, to ensure the prompt release of all funds approved for the regional development commissions.
According to Tinubu, the commissions are expected to focus on strategic projects capable of driving economic growth and improving the quality of life across the regions.
Areas identified for priority attention include rail and air transportation, industrialisation, security, investment, human capital development, education and healthcare.
The President said the commissions should serve as catalysts for development while working collaboratively with existing government structures to deliver meaningful progress to Nigerians.
