The senator representing Anambra South Senatorial District, Senator Ifeanyi Ubah has said that the newly passed South East Development Commission bill will assuage the feeling of marginalization among the Igbo.
Ubah in a press release he signed in Awka, the Anambra State capital, thanked the Senate for passing the bill, saying it is a crucial step towards addressing the needs of Igbo.
The bill was first introduced to the present 10th Senate by Ubah, and later passed through first reading on Wednesday, October 4, 2023.
Ubah in the press release commended the Senate for working tirelessly to ensure that the bill process was not discontinued after its first reading and for diligently working to ensure its passage.
He said: “I appreciation the Senate on behalf of the South East Senators and Honourable Members. The South East Development Commission Bill is important in addressing the developmental challenges faced by the South East region of Nigeria.
“I emphasize the need for targeted interventions to promote economic growth, infrastructure development, and social welfare in the region.”
He reiterated that the commission would not only put the perceived marginalization of the South East to an end but would also when signed into law, enable the south east zone to benefit directly from federal government intervention programmes which are already being enjoyed by other zones like the South South and North East through the Niger Delta Development Commission and North East Development Commission respectively.
He added that the federal government led by President Bola Tinubu is committed to the development of all regions of the country, and that he is confident that the Senate would prioritize the implementation of the Bill when signed into law, and also ensure that the Commission is effectively established and empowered to fulfil its mandate.
He assured that his commitment to working towards the development and prosperity of the state and the country as a whole is sacrosanct, and that he would always put in his best to ensure that the interests of the people are always protected.
David-Chyddy Eleke in Awka
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