The Senate and House of Representatives Committees on the North-West Development Commission (NWDC), in collaboration with the North-West Development Commission, will hold a one-day North-West Stakeholders’ Development Summit on 31st January, 2026 in Kaduna.
The summit, themed: “Advancing a Coordinated Regional Development Agenda for North-West Nigeria,” will take place at the Umaru Musa Yar’Adua Conference Centre, Murtala Muhammad Square, Kaduna. The programme will commence at 10:00am.
According to the Chairmen of the Senate and House of Representatives Committees on the North-West Development Commission, the summit is designed to bring together key stakeholders from across the seven North-West states to jointly reflect on the region’s development challenges and align priorities for sustainable growth.
“The North-West faces complex and interconnected challenges ranging from insecurity and infrastructure gaps to youth unemployment and social development deficits. These issues cannot be addressed in silos. This summit provides a platform for honest dialogue, shared ownership, and coordinated action,” the Committees stated.
The summit will feature plenary sessions, technical discussions, and sector-focused engagements aimed at strengthening collaboration, improving policy coherence, and supporting the effective implementation of the Commission’s mandate across the region.
Participants expected at the summit include the North-West Governors Forum, Federal and State Government officials, members of the National Assembly, Traditional and Religious leaders, Development Partners, Private Sector players, Non-Governmental Organisations, Civil Society Organisations, Academia, Youth and Women groups, and representatives of the Press.
The Senate and House of Representatives Committees noted that outcomes from the summit would help guide the North-West Development Commission’s programmes and interventions, while also fostering stronger partnerships among stakeholders committed to the development of the region.
Interested participants are encouraged to register via www.nwdc.gov.ng/summit or by scanning the barcode on the official summit invitation.
For further enquiries, contact@nwdc.gov.ng: Chairmen, Senate and House of Representatives Committees on North-West Development Commission
