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Dr. Tsenyil Cyril Yiltsen

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Dr. Tsenyil Cyril Yiltsen serves as the pioneer Managing Director of the North Central Development Commission (NCDC).

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Dr. Tsenyil Cyril Yiltsen serves as the pioneer Managing Director of the North Central Development Commission (NCDC).

Renowned for his diligence, humility, and integrity, Dr. Yeltsin is a God-fearing technocrat with extensive expertise in human capacity development and community advancement.

He brings a wealth of experience as both a financial expert and human capacity builder, poised to design and implement a practical, results-driven blueprint aimed at enhancing the economic welfare and overall well-being of the people across the six states of Nigeria’s North Central geo-political zone—the core mandate of the NCDC. Under his leadership, the Commission is set to achieve accelerated progress in critical areas, including infrastructure development and human capacity strengthening, ensuring sustainable growth and improved quality of life for the region’s communities.

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