The tenure of the outgoing Managing Director of the North East Development Commission (NEDC), Mohammed Goni Alkali, has come to an end, and it’s remarkable how time flies.
Mr Alkali and his team of board members will on Sunday, March 8, 2023 serve their last as the highest decision making officials of the Commission.
Although expected, Alkali’s exit felt sudden, as his tenure was a mixed bag.
During his time, the agency made significant strides in addressing the humanitarian crisis caused by the Boko Haram insurgency in the North East region of Nigeria.
Observers agree that the new commission made massive strides over the past four years.
While the agency made significant strides, criticisms of mismanagement and corruption have also been raised at some points. . However, none of these allegations have been verified with concrete evidence.”
As the new board takes over, Nigerians will be looking for a leadership team that is committed to transparency and accountability, building on the gains made by the outgoing MD, and ensuring sustainable development and peace in the region.
The success of the new board of the NEDC will be judged on its ability to deliver on these expectations.
Bay States News 