The National Hydro-Electric Power Producing Areas Development Commission says it will focus attention on the commission’s mandate of transforming power-producing communities across the country.
Alhaji Abubakar Sadiq-Yelwa, the reappointed N-HYPPADEC Managing Director, pledged at the opening of a Consultative Management Meeting of the commission on Wednesday in Birnin Kebbi.
He said his reappointment was not merely a personal honour but a call for rededication to deepen the commission’s impact on the lives of communities in power-producing areas in the country.
“President Bola Tinubu’s decision to renew my appointment reflects not only his trust in my personal leadership qualities but, more importantly, his recognition of the collective achievements we recorded during my first tenure.
“Therefore, we must never take this confidence for granted,” Sadiq- Yelwa said.
While expressing gratitude to Tinubu, the MD assured all that neither the government nor the people in the affected communities would be disappointed.
He also noted that the essence of the meeting was to enable him to receive briefings from all Directorates, State Offices, and Units of the commission in order to understand the progress and the challenges to chart a new course forward.
Reflecting on the commission’s work since its inception, Sadiq-Yelwa recalled that N-HYPPADEC had demonstrated capacity by implementing people-oriented projects, giving voice to neglected communities, and enhancing government presence in the areas.
“We are not starting afresh. We are building on a strong foundation that we laid together. But now, we must do even more.
“I return with a stronger sense of mission, a deeper understanding of our mandate, and renewed vigour to push this commission forward,” he declared.
According to him, the new focus will not just be the execution of projects, but also institutional strengthening to make N-HYPPADEC a model of accountability, efficiency, and service delivery.
Sadiq-Yelwa urged the commission staff to eschew sabotage, rivalry, and unhealthy competition, warning against the destructive culture of rumor-mongering and power struggles that often cripple public institutions.
“I stand for everybody, and I belong to no faction. I am the managing director for every directorate, every office, every unit, and every member of staff.
“In N-HYPPADEC, we reject destructive competition and embrace fruitful collaboration,” he said.
The MD charged management staff to scale up interventions, deepen impact, and leave behind a legacy of tangible development in the hydro-power producing areas.
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(NAN)
