The South-East representative on the new board of the North-East Development Commission, NEDC, Rep Sam Onuigbo says he will bring onboard,  selfless service anchored on the vision of providing advice on visionary, impactful, and futuristic ideas for the sustainable development of the North East. 


"We must structure our plans in a manner that renews hope and delivers development that is enduring and sustainable", he said in a statement after the inauguration of the board at the presidential villa, Abuja by Vice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday 



Onuigbo, immediate past member who represented Ikwuano/Umuahia North/South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives added that he is immensely pleased to be given the opportunity to serve as the South East representative on the Board of the North East Development Commission (NEDC) — a Commission charged with the rehabilitation, resettlement and rebuilding of the North East following the devastation caused by terrorism and other existential issues like climate change. 


"This call to service is one which I approach with the same level of dedication that has characterised my many years of service whether as a staff of the United States Embassy in Nigeria, Commissioner in my State, and as a two-time member of the House of Representatives. On each occasion, I brought in excellence in service and innovation which led to uncommon results for the benefit of the people. 




"My eye for initiating novel and impactful visions, for instance, saw me sponsor the Climate Change Bill which is today an Act of Parliament and the legal framework for Nigeria’s efforts to tackle climate change. For this, I was inducted into the National Assembly Most Valuable Parliamentarian Hall of Fame 2023. 


"As we start work as Board Members of this important Commission, what I will bring onboard is selfless service anchored on the vision of providing advice on visionary, impactful, and futuristic ideas for the sustainable development of the North East. We must structure our plans in a manner that renews hope and delivers development that is enduring and sustainable", he stated  


Onuigbo further expressed his  appreciation  to the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu  for finding him worthy to be appointed   and to  Rt Hon Femi Gbajabiamila, the Chief of Staff to the President who facilitated his nomination to the Board.