By Chidinma Omar


The facilitator of For Us By Us, FUBU Movement Ugwumba Chika Ishionwu on Wednesday applauded  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Rt Hon Benjamin Kalu for facilitating and delivering the South East Development Commission, SEDC Act proposed as a catalyst for the socio-economic development of the South-East geo-political zone.


"Fifty-four years after the Nigeria-Biafra Civil War, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, by assenting to the SEDC bill has indicated his willingness for the South-East to finally enjoy the Reconciliation, Rehabilitation, and Reconstruction, the 3Rs promised the South-East at the end of the war",  Ishionwu stated in a press statement 


Ugwumba Chika Ishionwu 


He added that Hon Kalu who sponsored the SEDC bill should also be appreciated for his insight, doggedness and proactive leadership skills in ensuring that the SEDC bill became a reality within such a short period: "I praise our transformational leader, the Rt Hon Ben Kalu who judging from his actions and pronouncements sees the transformation of the SE geo-political zone as a personal mandate. As one people we must rise to support and stand in solidarity with him


"The significance of the SEDC Act is that it offers an open invitation  from the Tinubu-led APC Federal Government for  the South-East to realise it's expectations in   infrastructural and socio-economic development by buying into the vision of the President 


Reaffirming his commitment to a better life for the people as enshrined in FUBU's objectives, Ugwumba Ishionwu averred that the SEDC Act is a monumental step showcasing  President Tinubu's recognition of SE needs and his unwavering commitment to fostering justice and equity through equitable development across board 


"This milestone legislation  reinforces our collective belief in a brighter future driven by our united efforts and shared vision. Together, we will continue to build a prosperous South-East For Us, By Us", he asserted 


Dailyledger.com.ng reports that the SEDC Act aims to mobilise funds from the Federation Account for the reconstruction and rehabilitation of roads and other infrastructural deficits in the South-East, address ecological problems and environmental challenges that have plagued the region for decades


The bill was sponsored by the Deputy Speaker, Kalu and supported by the SE members in the House of Representatives