GIF lauds Tinubu, Kalu, other lawmakers over assent to SEDC Bill

Greater Igbo Forum Worldwide, a non governmental organisation has applauded the President and Commander in Chief of the Federal Republic of Nigeria for signing a Bill to establish the South East Development Commission, (SEDC) into law.

The group also commended the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, and other federal Lawmakers who sponsored the Bill, for their relentless efforts in ensuring that the Bill was passed into Law by the National Assembly.

This is contained in a release signed by
Amb. Lois Jonathan, the President of
President, Greater Igbo Forum Worldwide, and made available to the Media.

The release read partly:

“We thank the President and Commander in Chief of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for assenting to this landmark legislation.

“We also congratulate other South East House of Representatives Members as well as Senators who co-sponsored the Bill for its passage into law.

According to the group, the establishment of the Commission is a proof of President Tinubu’s commitment to an inclusive development of the South East.

“It shows genuine commitment towards addressing not only the insecurity in the region, but also the infrastructural decay which has hitherto plagued the region.

“We appreciate President Tinubu for showing again his commitment to a united and prosperous Nigeria where no region is left behind.

“We laud the Deputy Speaker for his exemplary leadership and commitment towards the development of the South East.

“This was first manifested in the launch and implementation of the Peace in the South East Project (PISE-P) and now the enactment of the law establishing a Commission charged with overseeing the holistic growth and development of the region.

“We also express appreciation to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon.
Tajudeen Abbas and members of the National Assembly for their support, which significantly contributed to its success.

“We applaud this significant milestone in the journey towards ensuring a fair and equitable society to Nigerians.”