DEPUTY SPEAKER TO SEDC MANAGEMENT TEAM: PUT PARTNERSHIP, DEVELOPMENT ABOVE POLITICS 10-03-25
By Sadiq Aminu The Deputy Speaker House of Representatives, Mr. Benjamin Kalu has emphasized the importance of partnership and collaboration over politics for the success of the South East Development Commission, SEDC.
Speaking at a reception for the board of the SEDC and stakeholders engagement hosted by Prince Arthur Eze, in Enugu, the Deputy Speaker noted that the commission’s ultimate goal is to drive growth and development in the region
Mr. Kalu who was represented by the Deputy Minority Whip of the House, Mr. George Ozodinobi stressed that the commission’s success relies on partnership, not politics, and encouraged collaboration across various sectors, including the private sector, diaspora, villages, cities, traditional institutions,
and government.
He urged the management team of the commission to prioritize collective effort, driven by the values of hard work, integrity, and communal progress.
Mr. Kalu, charged the SEDC Board and the management team to utilize allocated funds wisely, ensuring transparency and projects that positively impact ordinary people’s lives.