*HEARTFELT GRATITUDE TO MR. PRESIDENT: HISTORY WILL JUDGE YOU RIGHT – SENATOR EKWUNIFE*
Appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, South-East Governors, and Congratulations to SEDC Committee Members on Their Inauguration
Senator Uche Ekwunife, CON, Ph.D., extends her profound appreciation to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for the successful inauguration of the South-East Development Commission (SEDC). This historic milestone marks a significant achievement in the quest for equitable development and the fulfillment of a long-standing aspiration of the South-East region.
During the inaugural launch of the SEDC, Senator Ekwunife applauded President Tinubu’s unwavering commitment to inclusive governance and national development, noting that the establishment of the SEDC under his administration is a testament to his visionary leadership. She emphasizes that this initiative will leave a lasting legacy by fostering sustainable growth, infrastructure development, and economic prosperity across the South-East.
Furthermore, Senator Ekwunife extends her warm congratulations to the distinguished members of the SEDC, particularly the Chairman, Chief Emeka Nwogu, and the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Mark Okoye, alongside other notable members. She urges them to approach their responsibilities with utmost dedication, ensuring that the commission effectively delivers on its mandate to the benefit of the entire region.
Additionally, she acknowledges the commendable efforts of the Governor of Imo State and Chairman of the South-East Governors Forum, His Excellency Senator Hope Uzodimma, CON. She lauds his exemplary leadership and strategic advocacy for the establishment of the commission, noting that his contributions will be favorably recorded in history. She also appreciates the collective efforts of all South-East governors, under whose tenure this remarkable milestone has been achieved.
Senator Ekwunife expresses optimism that the SEDC will serve as a critical vehicle for executing transformative regional projects. These include railway development, the establishment of a cargo airport, industrialization initiatives, the harnessing of natural gas resources, and the provision of modern infrastructure—key drivers that will unlock the full economic potential of the South-East.
She urges the commission members to work in close collaboration with the South-East Governors Forum to ensure that the commission remains focused on addressing the region’s critical infrastructure deficits.
According to Senator Ekwunife, “The expectations of our people are high, and as such, the SEDC must not be reduced to a platform for basic interventions such as borehole projects or routine training programs. Rather, it must embark on ambitious, life-changing infrastructural projects that will stand as a testament to its purpose and justify the confidence reposed in it. Now is the time to usher in a new era of economic resurgence and regional integration for the South-East.”
Once again, Senator Ekwunife congratulates the members of the SEDC and expresses confidence that their work will lay the foundation for a greater and more prosperous South-East.
Signed:
Tony Ezike
Special Adviser, Media and Strategic Communication to *Senator Uche Ekwunife (Iyom), CON, Ph.D.*