The Senate on Thursday, July 4, passed the North Central Development Commission (NCDC) bill.
The upper chamber passed the bill after considering the report of its committee on special duties, presented by its chairman, Senator Kaka Shehu.
The Bill was sponsored by the senator representing Benue South Senatorial District and Senate.
Minority leader of the Senate, Senator Abba Moro, sponsored the bill and it was co-sponsored by all the senators from the north-central region.
The bill was passed First Reading on the 5th of October, 2023, and Second Reading on February 21, 2024.
