Apex Igbo social political organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide has described the team members of the South-East Development Commission, SEDC, as round pegs in round holes.

It could be recalled that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday announced Board members of the Commission, with Dr Emeka Nworgu as chairman. Another key member of the Board is Toby Okechukwu, who is the executive director of projects.

In a statement made available to journalists on Sunday, the National President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide, Mazi Okwu Nnabuike said the calibre of people chosen by President Tinubu showed the seriousness the government attached to the Commission.

He said, “we commend President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the serious attention he has given to the South-East Development Commission, which manifested in the calibre of people he has appointed in the Board.

“It is clear from the list of the members that these are renowned Igbos with a track record of experience both in private and public service.

“The Chairman of the Board, Dr Emeka Nworgu, CON, is a one time chairman of Abia South local government area, former political adviser to former Gov of Abia State and a two term minister under the administration of goodluck Jonathan. He performed creditably in these offices.

“Also of particular mention is Rt. Hon. Toby Okechukwu, who is the executive director of projects, a former member of the National Assembly, who was synonymous with attracting quality projects to his constituency and beyond during his time in the National Assembly. He was known as Mr project during the time in question.

“The former Deputy Minority Leader of the House of Representatives is a man of with capacity when it comes to infrastructural development and human empowerment.

“No wonder he was the Chairman, House Committee on Works in the 8th House of Representatives and capped it up as Deputy Minority Leader of the 9th House of Representatives. He was a leader in the 9th Assembly and greatly admired by his people.

“As the chairman house committee on works, he contributed a lot to the progress of work at the second Niger Bridge, rehabilitation of Abuja – Kano federal highway and Lagos – Ibadan expressway, etc.

“Another distinguished member of the Board is Chief Sylvester Okonkwo, Chief of staff to the president of the 10th Senate, His Excellency Godswill Akpabio.

“With these calibre of men in the helm of affairs at the SEDC, Mr President deserves kudos; it’s a phenomenal choice; he has no doubt set the ball rolling.”

Okwu said now that the Commission was totally in place, the expected rebuilding of the South-East after the civil war should commence in earnest.

“The people of the South-East had all along cried out over the high level of marginalization against us; it became manifestly high that our people could no longer bear it, leading to a resurgence in agitation for Biafra.

“However, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has taken a giant leap towards addressing all the injustice against the South-East. The starting point is this quality of Board members of the SEDC.

“We, however, urge Mr President to go a step further by making good funding available to the Commission through the 2025 budget, which is in the process.

“Without adequate funding all the expectation and joy of our people will be cut short.

“But we are upbeat and quite positive that the much-awaited good time for the people of the South-East is here.

“We assure the President of the support of Ndigbo, now and in future,” Okwu concluded.

PressMyButton:
Ohaneze are praising Tinubu but some kids are on NL insulting him daily.

After God, na Tinubu 💪 God bless Nigeria

SpatialKing:


Is normal for them to praise him
They get federal government funds

PressMyButton:


https://dailypost.ng/2024/12/08/sedc-tinubus-choice-of-board-members-phenomenal-ohanaeze/

Goodnewsforlife:
Omo wailing go full everywhere today for these thread, our brothers from d land of d rising hate no dey like hear anything tinubu let alone someone praising him


So by 2027 when tinubu wins, that will make it complete 16 years of wailing by our brothers?

Haaa aye le oooo

AfonjaConehead:


In your stupidity and confusion,you included your dear buhari's 8 "glorious" years

And again, ain't it a shame that you will be monitoring others hardworking and busy people's lives for 16yrs!??

Bros,try to nor dey expose your life and existence nahhh 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Goodnewsforlife:
u go wail for 16 years n when tinubu finishes he hands over to the north n the north uses another 8 years making 24 years of steady wailing then it comes to d south again n we support south south

AfonjaConehead:

I am SS and your failure buhari's 8yrs and the current BULABA's is nothing to write about compared to the shirt time of our beloved GEJ....
Buhari baptise ya generation for life 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

AfonjaConehead:


In your stupidity and confusion,you included your dear buhari's 8 "glorious" years

And again, ain't it a shame that you will be monitoring others hardworking and busy people's lives for 16yrs!??

Bros,try to nor dey expose your life and existence nahhh 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

boxypane:

GEJ was a smoke screen. Nigeria Didn't get anywhere with him either.
I understand that we have so much corruption to curb... But the current policies is what Nigeria needs. It's painful but gradual.

dheilaw1:
you are crying already. Can't you just hide your tears for once?

Goodnewsforlife:
Omo wailing go full everywhere today for these thread, our brothers from d land of d rising hate no dey like hear anything tinubu let alone someone praising him


So by 2027 when tinubu wins, that will make it complete 16 years of wailing by our brothers?

Haaa aye le oooo