By Our Correspondent
The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the North West Development Commission (NWDC), Prof. Shehu Abdullahi Ma’aji, has received Mr. Jean-Paul Ngome Abiaga, Head of the UNESCO Office, Abuja and UNESCO Representative to Nigeria, alongside his delegation, at the Commission’s headquarters in Kano.
During the visit, Prof. Ma’aji highlighted the Commission’s mandate, emphasizing its commitment to youth engagement, girl-child education, improved access to quality education, and the provision of basic healthcare as critical pillars for driving sustainable development across the North West region.
The MD/CEO reaffirmed the Commission’s readiness to partner with UNESCO and formally presented a proposal outlining key priority areas for collaboration between both institutions.
In his remarks, Mr. Jean-Paul Ngome Abiaga commended the Commission’s development-driven agenda and warmly received the proposal. Both parties expressed optimism about establishing a strong and mutually beneficial partnership focused on advancing education, youth empowerment, and community development in the region.
