APGA Applauds Senate Confirmation of Mark Okoye as Pioneer MD of SEDC

The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has expressed appreciation to the Nigerian Senate for confirming Mr. Mark Okoye as the first Managing Director of the South-East Developmemt Commission.

The National Publicity Secretary of the party, Mazi Ejimofor Opara, praised Okoye’s exceptional leadership qualities and dedication to the development of the South-East region.

Opara expressed confidence that Okoye, as the pioneer MD of the commission, would leverage his experience to drive the commission’s goals and promote economic growth in the region

A statement released by the party reads,  “The APGA commends the Nigerian Senate for carrying out a thorough and rigorous confirmation process, demonstrating their commitment to ensuring that only the best candidates are appointed to key positions.

“We extend our gratitude to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for appointing Mr Mark Okoye. This appointment is a testament to his broad-minded leadership, signalling the unity of true Progressives across the country.

“Once again, we congratulate the Nigerian Senate and Mark Okoye II on this milestone achievement. We look forward to working with him to drive development and prosperity in the South-East region.”

During a plenary session on Tuesday,  the Nigerian Senate confirmed Okoye, along with Professor Abdullahi Ma’aji for the Governing Boards of the South-East Development Commission and the North-West Development Commission.

The confirmation followed the adoption of a report from the ad-hoc committee on Regional Development Commissions chaired by Senator Orji Uzor Kalu (APC, Abia-North).

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