In a move aimed at strengthening the implementation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Development Agenda, the Minister of Regional Development, Engr. Abubakar Momoh, has appointed Hon. Lawal Sama’ila Abdullahi Yakawada as Chairman of all Boards of Commissions under the you ministry.
The appointment, which takes immediate effect, positions Hon. Yakawada at the forefront of coordinating strategic policies across the commissions.
His mandate includes ensuring synergy, fostering collaboration, and driving effective execution of the National Development Plan to accelerate regional integration and socio-economic growth nationwide.
Speaking during the announcement in Abuja, Minister Momoh described Yakawada as a “seasoned administrator, visionary leader, and patriotic Nigerian,” noting that his wealth of experience would be instrumental in consolidating President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
“This appointment is a testament to Hon. Yakawada’s proven leadership capacity and deep commitment to national development.
We are confident that under his stewardship, the commissions will deliver transformative results for Nigerians,” Momoh stated.
Hon. Yakawada, a respected politician and public administrator with decades of experience, is expected to spearhead strategies aligning the commissions’ operations with the ministry’s broader objectives.
In his acceptance remarks, Yakawada expressed gratitude to President Tinubu and the minister for the confidence reposed in him, pledging to work tirelessly to advance the government’s developmental vision.
“This is a call to service and a responsibility I take with utmost humility.
My focus will be on driving collaboration, enhancing efficiency, and ensuring that every commission contributes meaningfully to our national growth,” he said.
Analysts view the appointment as a strategic step toward strengthening governance frameworks and accelerating development programmes in line with Tinubu’s Renewed Hope vision to reposition Nigeria for sustainable prosperity’s
