Ohanaeze calls for increased funding for South-East commission
The President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, John Azuta-Mbata, has urged the Federal Government to provide more funding for the South-East Development Commission. He emphasized that this support is crucial for national reconciliation and addressing long-standing grievances in the region. The call was made during a regional stakeholders forum in Enugu, which aims to create a unified development roadmap for the South-East. Stakeholders highlighted the need for collaboration and investment to drive growth and address infrastructure deficits.
What we know
- John Azuta-Mbata described the South-East Development Commission as vital for equity, justice, and healing in the region.
- The South-East faces an infrastructure deficit estimated at about $10bn, according to SEDC Managing Director Dr Mark Okoye.
- The region receives around $4bn annually in diaspora remittances, which could be used for major projects.
- Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu stressed the importance of including women and youth in the Vision 2050 agenda.
- Enugu State’s Secretary to the Government, Prof Chidiebere Onyia, reiterated the need for regional collaboration and a people-focused development approach.
