Apex Igbo Socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has hailed President Bola Tinubu for signing the South-East Development Commission, SEDC, bill into law.
Ohanaeze said the great gesture has addressed the Biafra agitation and insecurity, and has healed the 54 years Nigeria-Biafra war wound.
The Igbo body also added that the historic moment marks a significant milestone in addressing the long-standing issues of marginalization, injustices, and deliberate exclusion faced by the Igbo people.
This is contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by Ohanaeze’s factional Secretary-general, Okechukwu lsiguzoro and made available to The Trumpet.
According to Isiguzoro, 54 years after the Nigeria-Civil War ended, the Igbo community has endured the devastating aftermath of infrastructural damage suffered during the conflict.
The statement reads in part” The establishment of the SEDC represents a beacon of hope and reconciliation, signaling a genuine effort by the Federal Government to right the wrongs of the past. We extend our profound gratitude to President Tinubu for his foresight and commitment to addressing the needs of the South East region.
“Former Military Heads of State, including General Yakubu Gowon, General Olusegun Obasanjo, General Muhammadu Buhari, and General Ibrahim Babangida, failed to implement policies that would officially end the suffering and neglect experienced by the Southeast.
“President Tinubu’s bold decision to sign the SEDC bill into law demonstrates his dedication to bringing about positive change and fostering unity within the nation. The SEDC will serve as a crucial mechanism for receiving and managing funds allocated from the federation account for the reconstruction and rehabilitation of roads, houses, and other vital infrastructure in the South East.
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“This initiative aligns with the principles of the Post Civil War Gowon’s 3Rs policy, which focuses on Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, and Reconciliation. By addressing the root causes of Biafra agitation and insecurity challenges in the Southeast, the SEDC will pave the way for sustainable development and prosperity in the region.
“Ohanaeze Ndigbo commends the Deputy Speaker, Rt Hon Ben Okezie Kalu, and other Igbo Federal Lawmakers for championing the bill and ensuring its passage into law. Ohanaeze Ndigbo extends our heartfelt appreciation to President Tinubu for his visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to the betterment of the South East.
“This momentous occasion marks a significant step towards healing old wounds, fostering unity, and promoting progress in our beloved nation. Let us stand together in solidarity as we work towards a brighter future for all Nigerians.
