The Political Leaders Association of the South East (PLASE) has hailed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for South East Development Commission (SEDC) board recompositioning.
Recall that the media aide to the President, Bayo Onanuga, in a statement, announcing the region said that the Chairman of the board will be former Minister of Labour and Productivity, Chief Emeka Wogu, PhD; executive director for finance will be Hon. Stanley Ohajuruka; while executive director of projects is Hon. Toby Okechukwu; and another director, Dr. Clifford Ogbede.
Reacting, the Association in a statement by its Chairman, Chief Perry Okpara said it s a welcome development.
The group hailed the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu and other Lawmakers who sponsored the Bill and worked tirelessly to ensure it becomes law.
The political leaders described the Board members as people of competence and character who will be loyal to President fulfill the commission agenda, saying that their appointment have elicited joy and brought happiness.
Noting that finally after decades, the commission will soon kickstart work aimed at addressing the region’s infrastructural challenges, ecological problems, and environmental issues, the group urged the appointees to work diligently to realize the SEDC’s mandate and promote regional development.
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