HISTORIC VICTORY FOR SOUTH-EAST NIGERIA AS PRESIDENT TINUBU SIGNS DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION BILL INTO LAW

In a landmark moment for the South-East geopolitical zone of Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the South-East Development Commission (SEDC) Bill into law. This move has been hailed as a major victory for the region, marking a significant step towards addressing the infrastructural and ecological challenges that have plagued the area since the civil war.

The SEDC, funded by allocations from the Federation Account, will focus on reconstructing and rehabilitating roads, houses, and other infrastructure damaged during the conflict. Additionally, it will tackle ecological problems and other environmental challenges in the South-East states, including Abia, Imo, Enugu, Anambra, and Ebonyi.

This achievement is particularly noteworthy, given that the bill failed to pass in the 8th and 9th National Assemblies. However, through relentless efforts, the current administration has succeeded in making it a reality.

The signing of the bill is seen as a testament to the President's commitment to rebuilding and revitalizing the South-East region. It is also a significant step towards fulfilling Nigeria's promise of Reconciliation, Rehabilitation, and Reconstruction, 54 years after the civil war.

The people of the South-East, including the Igbo community, have expressed their gratitude to President Tinubu, the National Assembly, and all Nigerians who supported the bill. The SEDC is expected to work tirelessly to realize the dreams and aspirations of the people, with a focus on driving positive change and development in the region.

In a call to action, the South-East lawmakers urged citizens to engage constructively with their representatives and state governments to drive meaningful change. They also appealed to Nigerians to trust in the process and ignore calls for anti-government protests, emphasizing the need for unity and progress.

As the region embarks on this new chapter, the words of Chinua Achebe resonate: "A functioning, robust democracy requires a healthy, educated, and participatory followership." Together, Nigeria can build a brighter future for all its citizens.