President Bola Tinubu has given a directive for funds to be made available to development commissions. The commissions are expected to use these funds for projects that benefit the people. A warning was issued against corrupt practices and wasteful spending.
The President's directive was conveyed through a representative at a development summit. The government has pledged to support the commissions financially and politically to help unlock the country's potential.
Further details about the directive and the development summit are available from the source. The government's backing is intended to enable the commissions to execute meaningful projects.
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