SEDC Bill, Eze Ofoegbu Commends Tinubu, Ben Kalu Describe Bill As The Best Gift Ever Gifted To Ndigbo.
The Traditional Ruler of Umudiawa Ancient Kingdom HRM Eze Nnamdi Ofoegbu has described the signing into law of the Southeast Development Commission Bill as the best gift that has ever been gifted to Ndigbo since the end of the civil war.
In a Press Release signed by the Chairman of Southeast Progressive Traditional Rulers Council, HRM Eze Nnamdi Ofoegbu, and made available to the press, he commended President Tinubu and Rt. Hon. Ben Kalu, the Royal father stated that the bill would serve as a significant milestone in the post-civil war reconstruction of Igbo land and would address the long-standing developmental gaps, he pleaded with Igbos to shun the planned protest.
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HRM Eze Ofoegbu Commends President Tinubu, Deputy Speaker, Ben Kalu for Southeast Development Commission Bill, Call On Igbos Not To Join Planned Protest.
The passing into law of the Southeast Development Act is the best gift the Nigerian nation has gifted to the Igbo nation since the end of the civil war, on behalf of the Southeast Progressive Traditional Rulers Council, I am gladdened that for the first time in the nation’s history, the federal government is prioritizing the development of the southeastern region.
Let me use this medium to appreciate President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the speedy assent to the bill which is a testament to the president’s sincerity and interest in the development and welfare of the Igbo land, we are also grateful to our worthy son the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu for his thoughtfulness, passion, and love for the Igbo nation which ignited his sponsorship of the bill, we pray that history will be kind to him.
This is a significant milestone in the post-civil war reconstruction of the region, and we are certain it will to a large degree address the long-standing developmental gaps in the Southeast and also scale down the Biafran agitation.
It is public knowledge that what has strengthened the agitation and insecurity in the region has been the long-term neglect and marginalization of the zone.
This is what the average Igbo man has been clamoring for and the basis upon which some of our sons began the separatism.
I thank Mr. President for this gift and call on the National Assembly to structure the organization in such a format that the traditional institution will be incorporated into the running of the body since we are the closest and the custodians of the people.
I won’t fail to commend our worthy sons in the National Assembly for the cohesion demonstrated by them without which we wouldn’t have the opportunity of marking this pivotal moment.
As we celebrate this historic feat, I want to call on Mr. President to please for the sake of humanity release our son Mazi Nnamdi Kanu to us, he has suffered enough, and we learnt that his health has been affected. we will continue to support and pray for you. While urging you to please continue the good works you are doing.
I call on Ndi Igbo across the federation to please shun the temptation to join any protest as it will not be in the interest of Ndi Igbo and Nigeria in general but rather give President Tinubu the chance to redeem the country.
Sign.
HRM Eze Nnamdi Ofoegbu, the Oroko Abia,
Diawa Of Umudiawa Kingdom, Umuahia,
Abia State.
Chairman
Southeast Progressive Traditional Rulers Council.
