North Central Development Commission (NCDC) has begun remodelling and renovation of one of the office structures donated to the commission by the Nasarawa State Government to provide additional office space and a more conducive working environment for its growing workforce at its headquarters in Lafia.
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the agency, Dr. Cyril Tsenyil, said this while handing over the facility to the contractor, Messrs Geodata Construction Nigeria Ltd., after inspecting the building alongside the Executive Director Projects, Princess Atika Ajanah.
Tsenyil described the remodelling and renovation as critical to the operational success of the commission, noting that the provision of adequate office facilities was essential to enable workers to effectively discharge their responsibilities and advance the mandate of the NCDC.
He urged the contractor to abide by the specifications and terms of the contract and ensure the project is delivered within the stipulated timeframe and to the required standard.
The NCDC boss expressed profound appreciation to the Governor of Nasarawa State, Abdullahi Sule, for his magnanimity and continued support to the commission, particularly for donating the facility in addition to another building, which the state government renovated and which is currently being used by the agency for its operations.
Tsenyil said since its establishment, the commission had been undertaking foundational activities, including extensive consultations and engagements with key stakeholders across the Northcentral, aimed at securing their buy-in and obtaining their inputs into the development of a comprehensive blueprint for regional development.
He said the series of engagements would culminate in the maiden North Central Development Summit scheduled to hold in Abuja on September 14 and 15.
According to him, the summit is expected to provide a broad framework and strategic direction for coordinated and sustainable development across the Northcentral.
The Executive Director of Projects, Princess Atika Ajanah, said the remodelled building would accommodate five directorates of the commission and provide office space for over 100 workers.
She said the main reception of the commission would also be located at the remodelled facility, while a new entrance gate would be built to improve access to the complex.
Ajanah said the Projects Directorate would monitor the execution of the project to ensure compliance with approved specifications and quality standards.
She said the project had duration of 15 to 16 weeks, expressing confidence that the completed facility would improve the working environment and operational capacity of the commission.
The representative of Geodata Construction Nigeria Ltd., Jim Jibril, assured the managing director that the company would deliver a quality project in accordance with the specifications, standards and terms of the contract.
He pledged the commitment of the company in ensuring the project is executed professionally and delivered within the agreed timeframe.