The Federal Government is to commence nationwide technical validation workshops aimed at shaping a comprehensive framework for balanced and inclusive regional development.

In a statement issued yesterday in Abuja, the workshops, organised by the Ministry of Regional Development (MRD) in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), will hold across the six geopolitical zones to address regional disparities.

The statement was jointly signed Mr Sani Datti, Head, Information and Public Relations in MRD and Ms Christabel Chanda Ginsberg, Public Engagement, Outreach & Partnerships Lead, UNDP According to the statement, the workshops scheduled to start May 11 aim to refine the draft National Regional Development Policy (NRDP) 2026–2030.

The partners noted that the workshops represented the final nationwide consultation phase that will bring together stakeholders from federal and state governments as well as the Regional Development Commissions.