Member representing the South East on the Board of the North East Development Commission (NEDC), Rep. Sam Onuigbo, said President Bola Tinubu has shown immense goodwill towards the South East region, and thus should be encouraged to do more.

Onuigbo stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Umuahia on Thursday, August 22, 2024, on the sidelines of the “Renewed Hope Police Agenda on Strengthening Community Policing: Building a Safer Nigeria Together” event in Umuahia, Abia State.

Commending the President for signing the South East Development Commission (SEDC) Bill into law, the former National Lawmaker described the SEDC as a “gift to the South-East” that would help repair damages caused by the Civil War and empower the people.

Onuigbo who acknowledged efforts by previous Presidents for the region argued that none had surpassed Tinubu’s achievements. He stated that the region had been waiting for the SEDC opportunity for over 54 years since the end of the Civil War, but no President saw it fit to establish the commission in line with the post-Civil War policy of the 3Rs—Reconciliation, Rehabilitation, and Reconstruction.

He praised Tinubu for his efforts in nation-building and urged the people to recognise and encourage his efforts:

“We were fortunate during the eight years of President Olusegun Obasanjo to have had five Senate Presidents from the South East. We also had a Deputy Senate President for 12 years and, of course, a Deputy Speaker for another four years. However, in spite of these, we were unable to secure a specific commission focused on addressing the devastations of the Civil War.”

Onuigbo emphasised that Tinubu’s signing of the SEDC Bill, sponsored by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu and other legislators, was a significant development.

He further highlighted Tinubu’s achievements in the region since assuming office on 29 May 2023, including the appointment of a Service Chief, support for the emergence of a Deputy Speaker from the South East, as well as other appointments including the Minister of Works.

“We are having a lot of other appointments coming from him. So, when someone is doing well, what you do is encourage them to do even more,” he stated.

“I think Tinubu has done well in the South East; his efforts deserve to be recognised, encouraged, and commended.”

Obidients will insult him, his family and even his unborn children for saying this

thesicilian:
Lol

The next election will be very interesting

thesicilian:
Obidients will insult him, his family and even his unborn children for saying this

..did you praise GEJ & the yoruba senator who was to become the senate president before Tambuwal snatched it away with the help of ronus..

..did you also praise pa Adebanjo of Afenifere..

.. did you also praise your brother you called Omoale because he was contesting for the Governorship of Lagos..Gbadebo Rhodes viviour..

..hypocrite..

Tochi3:


..did you praise GEJ & the yoruba senator who was to become the senate president before Tambuwal snatched it away with the help of ronus..

..did you also praise pa Adebanjo of Afenifere..

.. did you also praise your brother you called Omoale because he was contesting for the Governorship of Lagos..Gbadebo Rhodes viviour..

..hypocrite..

What's the meaning of all this rubbish you're typing? Do you have a bomb in your head?