The Senate Committee on the South-East Development Commission (SEDC) has passed a vote of confidence in the leadership of the commission, headed by Mark Okoye, following an oversight visit to Enugu on Monday.
During the visit, the commission briefed the committee on its activities and development priorities for the South-East region.
Discussions focused on critical infrastructure and development needs across the region, including road connectivity, rural electrification, access to clean water, education, environmental sustainability and strategic projects to unlock the South-East’s economic potential.
The committee stressed the need for improved staff welfare, effective institutional development and sustained collaboration between the commission and the National Assembly to ensure the successful implementation of its mandate.
It also expressed support for the initiatives undertaken by the commission so far.
The development comes as the SEDC intensifies efforts to address longstanding infrastructure challenges and promote sustainable economic growth across the South-East.
The commission reiterated its commitment to working with relevant stakeholders to attract strategic investments and implement practical interventions that will improve livelihoods, strengthen regional integration and promote inclusive development.
The SEDC’s mandate covers the five South-East states of Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu and Imo, with a focus on implementing development initiatives to improve residents’ living conditions and enhance the region’s economic competitiveness.
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