Tinubu Meets Regional Development Commissions Meeting

A high-profile meeting held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Monday, November 10, 2025, saw President Bola Ahmed Tinubu engage with Minister of Regional Development, Engr. Abubakar Momoh, Minister of State Uba Maigari Ahmadu, and leadership of seven regional development commissions.

The gathering centered on forging deeper collaboration to address Nigeria’s enduring insecurity and revitalize critical infrastructure nationwide.

Strategic Collaboration to Combat Insecurity and Infrastructure Decay

Briefing reporters after the closed-door session.

Minister Momoh emphasized that the commissions are not state chief executives but crucial partners complementing federal and state efforts.

The meeting laid groundwork for tackling security challenges and expanding infrastructure projects, including vital road rehabilitations.

Like the 10-kilometer repair on the Benin–Warri Road in Delta State and ongoing works along the Sapele–Ogorode corridor in Edo State.

“The commissions have adopted a four-phase master plan aimed at rebuilding economic clusters,” Momoh said.

“Phase one focuses on security, phase two on sustainability.

And the current third phase prioritizes infrastructure renewal and market access to spur local productivity and regional trade.”

Minister Uba Maigari Ahmadu’s Role and Background

Minister of State for Regional Development, Uba Maigari Ahmadu.

A lawyer from Taraba State, brings extensive public service experience to the ministry.

His career spans serving as Taraba’s Deputy Governor, board member of the Federal Road Maintenance Agency, and former Minister of State for Steel Development before his current role.

Ahmadu’s leadership is seen as pivotal in steering the regional commissions to deliver sustainable development and peace across Nigeria’s regions.

Controversy and Criticism: Empty Promises or Real Progress?

However, this meeting ignites fresh controversy.

Critics argue that similar high-level meetings have historically yielded little tangible results.

With security worsened and infrastructure neglected under successive administrations.

Questions abound: Will this collaboration be another political photo opportunity?

Can the government overcome entrenched corruption and bureaucratic hurdles that have long crippled regional growth?

The Stakes Are High for Nigeria’s Future

Nigeria’s dire need for secure, functional infrastructure cannot be overstated businesses, education, healthcare, and daily life depend heavily on it.

The success or failure of this initiative may significantly shape public confidence in the Tinubu administration and the country’s path toward economic stability.