Ohanaeze Ndigbo praises Tinubu as he signs South East and North West development commissions into laws

President Bola Tinubu got immediate applause from the South East political group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo after he signed into laws the North-West Development Commission (Establishment) Bill, 2024, and the South-East Development Commission (Establishment) Bill, 2023.

The North-West Development Commission will facilitate the reconstruction of roads, houses, and business premises destroyed by multidimensional crisis, as well as tackle poverty, literacy level, ecological problems, and any other related environmental or development challenges in North-West states.

The South-East Development Commission will ensure the reconstruction and rehabilitation of roads, houses, and other infrastructural damages suffered by the zone, as well as tackle ecological problems, and other related environmental or developmental challenges in South-East states.

In a statement, Ohanaeze Ndigbo praised President Tinubu for correcting the wrongs of 54 years, since the end of the Nigerian civil war.

“This momentous occasion marks a turning point in our history, as it signals a renewed commitment to addressing the challenges faced by the Igbo people, both at home and in the diaspora”, said said secretary general Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro.

“After 54 long years since the end of the Nigeria-Civil War, the establishment of the SEDC represents a beacon of hope and a genuine reconciliatory gesture by the Federal Government.

“We recognize the leadership shown by President Tinubu in approving the creation of this commission, which will play a vital role in the reconstruction and rehabilitation of the infrastructure in the South East region, which has long suffered from neglect and lack of development.

“Former Military Heads of State, such as General Yakubu Gowon, General Olusegun Obasanjo, General Muhammadu Buhari, and General Ibrahim Babangida, failed to take decisive action to address the pains and devastation experienced by the Southeast.

“President Tinubu’s courageous step in signing the SEDC bill into law demonstrates his commitment to righting the wrongs of the past and addressing the marginalization and injustices faced by the Igbo people.

“The SEDC is a crucial vehicle through which funds from the federation account will be allocated for the reconstruction and rehabilitation of roads, houses, and other infrastructure that have been neglected for far too long. This initiative aligns with the principles of the Post Civil War Gowon’s 3Rs policy – Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, and Reconciliation – and represents a significant step towards healing the wounds of the past”