Dr. Tsenyil Cyril Yiltsen

CYRIL YILTSEN TSENYIL, PhD, Fcna, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer North Central Development Commission (NCDC)

Dr. Cyril Yiltsen Tsenyil is a distinguished public finance expert, accomplished administrator, and development strategist with over three decades of experience in financial management, public sector administration, policy implementation, institutional reform, and strategic leadership.

He is the pioneer Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the North Central Development Commission (NCDC), where he is leading efforts to establish a robust framework for sustainable development and economic transformation across the North Central region of Nigeria.

A Fellow of the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (FCNA), Fellow of the Institute of Management Consultants (IMC), Member of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA), Ireland, and Member of the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRCN), Dr. Tsenyil possesses extensive expertise in public finance management, budgeting, accounting systems, revenue administration, regulatory compliance, and institutional governance.

Before his appointment as Managing Director of the NCDC, he served with distinction as Accountant General of Plateau State, where he championed far-reaching reforms that transformed the State's financial management architecture.

Under his leadership, Plateau State adopted digital financial systems that enhanced transparency, accountability, and efficiency in revenue generation, collection, and accounting processes.

He also spearheaded the consolidation of government inflows into a Treasury Single Account framework, strengthened expenditure controls, and introduced innovative measures that significantly reduced financial leakages and improved fiscal discipline.

His public service career spans several strategic positions, including Director of Finance and Supply in the Plateau State Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development; Head of Internal Audit; Principal Accountant, and Financial Manager. Throughout these roles, he demonstrated exceptional capacity in policy formulation, financial oversight, project management, institutional reforms, and stakeholder engagement.

As the pioneer Chief Executive of the North Central Development Commission, Dr. Tsenyil is working with a dedicated Governing Board and Management to lay a solid foundation for the Commission's operational takeoff by establishing key governance, policy, and accountability structures. He has championed extensive stakeholder consultations across the six North Central states and the Federal Capital Territory, resulting in ongoing robust stakeholder engagement.

A respected scholar and researcher, Dr. Tsenyil holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from the prestigious University of Jos, a Master's Degree in Business Administration (MBA), and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Management Science. His academic contributions include published research on innovation, service delivery, and competitive advantage in business organizations.

Over the years, his commitment to accountability, transparency, professionalism, and prudent financial management has earned him numerous awards and recognitions from professional bodies, academic institutions, and civil society organizations. These honours reflect his enduring dedication to excellence in public service and governance.

Driven by a vision of inclusive growth and sustainable development, Dr. Cyril Yiltsen Tsenyil continues to provide transformational leadership at the North Central Development Commission, fostering strategic partnerships, mobilizing investments, and advancing initiatives aimed at improving infrastructure, economic opportunities, social welfare, and the overall quality of life of the people of North Central Nigeria.

Dr. Cyril Yiltsen Tsenyil hails from Shendam Local Government Area of Plateau State and is happily married with children