The Bauchi State Network of Civil Society Organization has advocated for an increase in budgetary allocation to North East Development Commission (NEDC) to scale up projects and investment in human capital development at the end of a project assessment tour held in Bauchi State.
The network embarked on an assessment tour to inspect the ongoing projects in the state.
NAN reports that some of the projected visits include; Referral and Molecular Laboratory in Bauchi Specialist Hospital,Mega school, 500 housing unit construction ongoing in the state among others.
Mr Jinjiri Garba, Chairman of the Network said that the activity was to ascertain the level of NECD activities in the state.
He acknowledged that the commission has displayed a high level of commitments in socio- economic and infrastructural development considering projects in various communities.
“The network has the mandate to monitor activities of state and non-state actors on behalf of the citizens.
“These interventions have projected that the commission has outlined activities that will change the narratives of the common man.
“We commend their foresight because the projects outlined and executed have cut across the various sectors of human endeavor.
“It is with this that we are calling on the Federal Government to increase their budgetary allocation for the commission to do more.
” After our tour and other monitoring activities,the network realized that projects executed included; construction of Kirfi- Abba road, bridges along Alkaleri- Futuk and construction of the cattle markets at work.
” Training of youths, Women School teachers and distribution of food and relief items to the vulnerable groups to alleviate poverty in our communities..
The chairman called on the commission to hasten completion of the 500housong projects to relieve citizens of the financial burden of rented apartments.
However,the network recommends synergy between NEDC and CSO and community structure for sustainable development.
Garba further urged the Commission to intensify media engagement that would showcase activities and create awareness on activities across the state.