The federal government has urged the North East Development Commission (NEDC) to prioritize strategic investment and the timely delivery of projects in the North East region to drive national development. Minister of Regional Development, Engr Abubakar Momoh, emphasized the importance of strategic investment to prevent fund depreciation and project abandonment during an interactive session with the NEDC management and board in Abuja.

Momoh suggested the NEDC consider establishing an investment corporation to grow its funds over time. He also appealed to the NEDC to focus on initiating and completing projects within set timeframes, assuring the ministry’s support for the commission’s success. He stressed that the ministry would share credit for the NEDC’s successes but would also be held accountable for its failures.

The minister further encouraged the commission to concentrate on high-impact projects to boost its credibility and align with the administration’s eight priority areas. Mohammed Alkali, the MD/CEO of NEDC, affirmed the commission's commitment to working in accordance with its master plan, which includes recovery and stabilisation, resettlement, expansion, and sustainable growth. NEDC chairman, Paul Tarfa, also reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to working closely with the Ministry of Regional Development in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, emphasizing coordination and strategic alignment for the successful delivery of their mandate.

In other news, the Federal Government has appointed Mrs. Edith Anih as the new Director of Administration for David Umahi Federal University Teaching Hospital (DUFUTH), Ebonyi State. According to a statement by the hospital’s Public Relations Officer, Agwu Nwogo, Mrs. Anih's appointment was approved by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, as conveyed in a letter dated April 23, 2025, addressed to the Chief Medical Director. Previously, Mrs. Anih served as Deputy Director of Administration at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH), Enugu.

Mrs. Anih, born on May 22, 1973, holds a Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration and a Master’s degree in Human Resources Management. She is an associate member of the Institute of Health Service Administrators of Nigeria (IHSAN). The management of DUFUTH welcomed Mrs. Anih and expressed anticipation for collaborating with her in her new role.