Chairman, South East Traditional Rulers Council, Igwe Samuel Asadu, has commended President Bola Tinubu for signing the South-East Development Commission bill into law, describing the president’s action as an “extension of brotherly love to the people of the South East in general.”
Igwe Asadu who spoke earlier today (Thursday, July 25) in Abuja where he was attending the National Council of Traditional Rulers Summit, said while the South-East Development Commission Bill had been a lingering decimal in the national assembly because past governments were political about signing it into law, President Tinubu simply came and did the needful, assuring that the traditional institution in the South East would never take the president’s gesture for granted.
“We acknowledge that the passage of this bill is only the beginning. We pledge our continued support and collaboration in implementing the goals and aspirations enshrined in the South East Development Council Bill. Together, we will build a more dynamic, prosperous, and united Southeast region,” Igwe Asadu said.
“We, therefore, most respectfully plead with the President to ensure that the South East Development Commission enjoys proper funding like its counterparts in other geopolitical zones so that it will address the purpose for which it was established.
“SEDC if properly funded will go a long way to mitigate the age long marginalisation of the South-East in the areas of infrastructure, empowerment, employment among others.|
The South East Traditional Rulers Council Chairman equally commended all the National Assembly lawmakers from the South East geopolitical zone for their collaborative and dogged action in ensuring that the bill was finally signed into law.
“Our special appreciation also goes to Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives. Your leadership in summoning support for the bill on the floor of the House was pivotal. Your commitment to this cause reflects your dedication to the welfare of the people of the Southeast and your vision for a brighter future for our region,” Igwe Asadu, a United States-trained healthcare expert, said.
