Tinubu has pledges to restore security in the North-East: Shettima

By: News Peddlers

Kashim Shettima, Vice President [Photo: Arise TV]   

Vice President Kashim Shettima promised on Wednesday in Abuja that  President Bola Tinubu would leave no stone unturned in restoring total security in the North-East.

Mr Shettima made the promise, when the North-East Development Commission's (NEDC) board and management presented him with the North-East Stabilisation and Development Master Plan (NESDMP) at the Presidential Villa.

He urged the committee to concentrate investments in legacy projects like as agriculture, education, and smart transportation, often known as electric vehicles and tricycles.

The vice president also advised the commission to use its resources wisely and to invest in projects that will have a long-term influence on the community.

Tinubu made a decision.The vice president also advised the commission to use its resources wisely and to invest in projects that will have a long-term influence on the region.

"I will ask the board and management of the North East Development Commission (NEDC) to embark on legacy projects; projects that will stand the test of time.

“It is absolutely essential that you invest in agriculture, invest in new transport technology- electric tricycles and vehicles. If you invest in smart transportation it will have a sea change and you can even attract climate funding.

Mr Shettima, who offered his unwavering support for the commission's achievement of all of its goals, asked its board and management to work together to accomplish what was right for the people.

He noted the myriad issues that the people of the region face, emphasising that they may be overcome if the people and leaders work together.

Mr Shettima, on the other hand, expressed optimism that the region could overcome its issues if the will was there.

According to him, the government cannot manage poverty; rather, it must combat it.

The vice president stressed the importance of the commission launching programmes that would further engage youngsters and create jobs.

Mr Shettima stated that, while the sharing of palliatives was commendable, the commission should invest in education, agriculture, and electric vehicles, which he considers to be critical areas for development.

Earlier, Maj.-Gen. Paul Tarfa, chairman of the NEDC board, stated that the goal of the visit and presentation of the master plan was to highlight the importance of the document and assure its execution.

Mohammed Alkali, the commission's managing director, also stated that the master plan complied with Section 8 (1) (c) of the NEDC Act.

The act requires the commission to create a master plan based on a needs assessment of the zone.

He described the 10-year development plan (2020-2030) as having four implementation phases, 11 pillars, and 529 plans, initiatives, and projects.

"We are here today the whole board of the commission to meet with the Vice President; as you can recall, on Aug. 9, this new board was inaugurated by him.

“And today we came to give him highlights of our master plan. That is the document we are going to use in delivering our mandate in the North-East so that he will appreciate what we want to do in the next four years.

“So he also gave us some guidance, and also it is good for us all to tell him our challenges.”

(NAN)