Kalu applauds Tinubu’s Strategic SEDC Board appointments
By Tom Okpe
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing pioneer members to the South East Development Commission, SEDC, board.
Kalu commended the President’s strategic choices, stating that the appointments align with his vision to reposition the South East region.
According to Levinus Nwabughiogu, Chief Press Secretary to the Deputy Speaker in a statement in Abuja on Sunday, the Deputy Speaker specifically, congratulated the nominees, including the Chairmen, board and former Minister of Labour and Productivity, Chief Emeka Wogu, Executive Director, Finance, Stanley Ohajuruka; the Executive Director of Projects, Toby Okechukwu; and another director, Dr Clifford Ogbede.
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Kalu also commended the President for appointing the former Minority leader of Abia State House of Assembly, Chijioke Chukwu to the board of North West Development Commission, NWDC.
He urged them to work diligently to realize the SEDC’s mandate and promote regional development.
Kalu who played significant role in sponsoring the SEDC’s bill which aims at addressing the region’s infrastructural challenges, ecological problems, and environmental issues.
The Deputy Speaker’s appreciation ultimately reflects his commitment to the growth and progress of the South East region.
