The North Central Development Commission (NCDC) has commenced the remodeling and renovation of one of its office structures donated to it by the Nasarawa State Government.
The remodeling is being carried out to provide additional office space and a more conducive working environment for its growing workforce at its headquarters in Lafia.
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Commission, Dr. Cyril Yiltsen Tsenyil, announced these while handing over the facility to the contractor, Messrs Geodata Construction Nigeria Ltd., after inspecting the building alongside the Executive Director Projects, Princess Atika Ajanah.
Tsenyil described the upgrade as critical to the operational success of the Commission, stressing that the provision of adequate office facilities was essential to enable staff to effectively discharge their responsibilities and advance the mandate of the NCDC.
He therefore charged the contractor to strictly abide by the specifications and terms of the contract and ensure that the project is delivered within the stipulated timeframe and to the required standard.
The NCDC Managing Director expressed profound appreciation to the Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State, for his magnanimity and continued support to the Commission, particularly for donating the facility in addition to another building which the State Government renovated and is currently being used by the Commission for its operations.
Tsenyil further said that since the establishment of the Commission, it has been undertaking foundational activities, including extensive consultations and engagements with key stakeholders across the North Central region, aimed at securing their buy-in and obtaining their inputs into the development of a comprehensive blueprint for regional development.
He said the series of engagements would culminate in the maiden North Central Development Summit scheduled to hold in Abuja on 14th and 15th September 2026.
According to him, the Summit is expected to provide a broad framework and strategic direction for coordinated and sustainable development across the North Central region.
Speaking in turn, the Executive Director Projects, Princess Atika Ajanah, said the remodeled building would accommodate all five Directorates of the Commission and provide office space for over 100 members of staff.
Ajanah said that the main reception of the Commission would also be located in the remodeled facility, while a new entrance gate would be constructed to improve access to the complex.
She assured that the Projects Directorate would closely monitor the execution of the project to ensure strict compliance with approved specifications and quality standards.
Ajanah also said that the project has a duration of 15 to 16 weeks and expressed confidence that the completed facility would significantly improve the working environment and operational capacity of the Commission.
The representative of Geodata Construction Nigeria Ltd., Mr. Jim Jibril, assured the management of the NCDC that the company would deliver a quality project in accordance with the specifications, standards and terms of the contract.
Jibril pledged the commitment of the company to ensuring that the project is executed professionally and delivered within the agreed timeframe.
