Tuesday May 13, 2025 |
The Nigeria’s Senate, on Tuesday, May 13, amended the Acts establishing the South-South, South-West, and North-Central Development Commissions, to provide for the appointment of more executive directors to enhance efficient administration in the regional bodies.
This was sequel to the presentation of three bills sponsored by the Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele (APC, Ekiti Central), considered during plenary.
They included “A Bill for an Act to Amend the South South Development Commission Act, 2025 (SB. 781);” “a Bill for an Act to Amend the North Central Development Commission Act, 2025 (SB. 782)” and “a Bill for an Act to Amend the South West Development Commission Act, 2025 (SB. 783).”
The proposed legislation successfully passed through the three stages and passed.
