Charles Ogbonnaya congratulates Ben Kalu on “historic” Presidential assent to Southeast Development Commission bill, says Ndigbo are grateful to Tinubu

An Elder Statesman in Abia Chief Charles Ogbonnaya has congratulated the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representative Rt Hon Benjamin Kalu over the historic signing of the Southeast Development Commission bill into law by President Bola Tinubu describing it as a landmark legislation that will unlock new opportunities for the development and economic transformation of the Southeast region of Nigeria.

Ogbonnaya in a statement he personally signed also thanked President Bola Tinubu for signing the bill into law stressing that the Commission will greatly be of immense benefit not only to the Southeast region but will have ripple effect on other regions of the country.

He also solicited for the unconditional release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu from the detention as this will further cement a new era of inclusive growth for the Southeast and engender regional equity across our dear nation.

See full statement below:

Hearty Congratulations to the Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, a worthy Son of the soil, on the historic signing of the Southeast Development Commission bill into law by President Bola Tinubu.

This landmark legislation will unlock new opportunities for the development and economic transformation of the Southeast region of Nigeria.

As the sponsor of this important bill, your tireless efforts and advocacy have paid off, bringing much-needed attention and resources to address the unique challenges faced by the Southeast.

This commission will serve as a catalyst for infrastructure development, job creation, and improved social services that will uplift the lives of millions of Nigerians in the region.

Your commitment to the progress and prosperity of the Southeast is truly commendable.

This achievement is a testament to your vision, hard work, and dedication to serving your constituents and advancing the development agenda of the country.

Once again, heartfelt congratulations on this historic milestone.
I also want to appreciate President Bola Tinubu for granting assent to the bill which now makes it law.

Mr President, the people of the Southeast are grateful as they and indeed all Nigerians will greatly benefit from the impact of the Southeast Development Commission.

I also want to use this medium to beg our dear President for the unconditional release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu our son and brother, as doing this alongside the Southeast Development Commission will further cement the new era of inclusive growth for the Southeast and engender regional equity across our dear nation.