WATCH THE VIDEO HERE THE Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has commended President Bola Tinubu for appointing pioneer members to the South East Development Commission (SEDC) board. President Tinubu signed the South East Development Commission Bill into law on July 24, 2024, establishing the commission to spearhead development initiatives in Anambra, Enugu, Imo, Abia, and Ebonyi States. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Livinus Nwabughiogu, today, Kalu commended the President’s strategic appointments, highlighting that they align with his vision to advance the South East region’s development. The Deputy Speaker congratulated the nominees, including the board chairman and former Minister of Labour and Productivity, Emeka Wogu; Executive Director for Finance, Stanley Ohajuruka; Executive Director of Projects, Toby Okechukwu; and another director, Clifford Ogbede. Kalu also commended the appointment of Chijioke Chukwu, a former minority leader of the Abia State House of Assembly, to the board of the North West Development Commission. He urged the appointees to work diligently to fulfill the SEDC’s mandate and foster regional development. As a key sponsor of the SEDC Bill, Kalu emphasized its aim to address infrastructural challenges, ecological issues, and environmental concerns in the region.
Kalu commends Tinubu over SEDC board appointments
