The Senate and House of Representatives Committees on the North-West Development Commission, working with the North-West Development Commission, have announced plans to hold a One-day North-West Stakeholders’ Development Summit on January 31, 2026, in Kaduna State.
The summit, themed Advancing a Coordinated Regional Development Agenda for North-West Nigeria, will take place at the Umaru Musa Yar’Adua Conference Centre, Murtala Muhammad Square, Kaduna. The event is scheduled to begin at 10:00am.
According to the Chairmen of the Senate and House of Representatives Committees on the North-West Development Commission, the summit is aimed at bringing together key stakeholders from the seven North-West states to collectively examine development challenges facing the region and agree on shared priorities for sustainable growth.
They stated that, “The North-West faces complex and interconnected challenges ranging from insecurity and infrastructure gaps to youth unemployment and social development deficits. These issues cannot be addressed in silos. This summit provides a platform for honest dialogue, shared ownership, and coordinated action.”
The Committees explained that the summit will include plenary sessions, technical discussions, and sector-focused engagements designed to strengthen collaboration, improve policy alignment, and support the effective delivery of the Commission’s mandate across the region.
Expected participants include members of the North-West Governors Forum, Federal and State Government officials, National Assembly members, Traditional and Religious leaders, Development Partners, Private Sector representatives, Non-Governmental Organisations, Civil Society Organisations, Academia, Youth and Women groups, as well as representatives of the Press.
The Committees further noted that outcomes from the summit would help shape the programmes and interventions of the North-West Development Commission and promote stronger partnerships among stakeholders committed to the region’s development.
Interested participants have been advised to register through nwdc.gov.ng/summit. For further enquiries, contact@nwdc.gov.ng. The notice was jointly signed by the Chairmen of the Senate and House of Representatives Committees on the North-West Development Commission.
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