In the heart of Nigeria’s Northeast, where the scars of Boko Haram’s decade-long insurgency still run deep, the Northeast Development Commission (NEDC) was established as a beacon of hope.
Tasked with rebuilding lives and infrastructure, the NEDC has received over 355 billion naira since 2020, but the region remains mired in stagnation.
Critics point to poor prioritization, delays, and questionable project quality, including a controversial 25 billion naira headquarters contract in Maiduguri.
With its 10-Year Master Plan in jeopardy, the NEDC faces growing calls for a drastic course correction before the hopes of millions are dashed.
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