South-East Development Commission will address infrastructural deficit—lawmaker
A member of the House of Representatives, Emeka Idu (LP-Anambra), says the South East Development Commission (SEDC), will address infrastructural deficit, boost business and address security challenges in the geo-political zone.
Idu said this in Abuja on Tuesday while speaking with newsmen in his reaction to the establishment of the commission by the President Bola Tinubu-led administration.
The member representing Onitsha North/Onitsha South Federal Constituency of Anambra expressed optimism that the signing into law of the bill was a step in the right direction.
He commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in taking a number of bold steps to strengthen the nation’s economy on the path of sustainable growth.
Idu commended the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, and his Deputy Rep. Benjamin Kalu for their efforts that resulted in the passage of the bill.
He said the SEDC would ensure the reconstruction and rehabilitation of roads, houses, and other infrastructural deficiencies suffered by the zone, as well as tackle ecological problems.
He added that the commission would also help to address other related environmental or developmental challenges in the South-East zone.
Idu said that if these objectives were achieved, the zone would witness remarkable growth and development in the area of infrastructure, which would equally boost business and improve security.
He said that gully erosion and other ecological issues were some of the critical challenges in his constituency and some parts of the South-East which the new commission will tackle.
It would be recalled that Tinubu had on July 24, signed into law the SEDC (Establishment) Bill to accelerate development in the South-East geopolitical zone.
Nationwide protest
Idu who also spoke on the ongoing nationwide protests, said while there were obvious socio-economic challenges, embarking on protests might worsen the situation.
“What was termed a peaceful protest may have been hijacked by hoodlums and now undermine the real purpose of the protest.
“I advocate dialogue as a better way of addressing the hardship and hunger in the land,’’ he said.
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