Nigeria, Feb. 14 -- The Senate on Thursday, amended the Act establishing the North Central Development Commission (NCDC) to provide for representation across the geopolitical zones in line with the principles of the federal character.

It also amended the law to ensure that the funding sources of the commision comply with constitutional requirements.

The amendments were effected to address those who will occupy top and strategic positions in the commission and the funding inconsistencies to align the commissions with the provisions of the Consolidated Revenue Fund, as mandated by the constitution.

They were considered by the Committee of the Whole after the majority of the senators supported it.

The bill for the establishment of the NC...