Early this year, accolades were raining on the Deputy Senate President, Benjamin Kalu for his dogged effort in pushing SEDC [South East Development Commission] Bill into reality.
The Bill was signed into law by the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu shortly after legislature passed it into law.
The Igbo Community along with other affected communities congratulated the presidency for their great vision.
There was hope that the regional development Commissions will work to accelerate infrastructural development like never seen before.
But with over six months since its formation, nothing has been done and nothing real has been started. No signs or indications of any form of activity has been seen or witnessed.
And it has become a joy killer for the people of the South East who welcomed the SEDC.
For this reason, the Igbo Community in Abuja is nolonger sure what the true objectives behind the formation of the SEDC are.
Was it truly for the purpose of straightening the infrastructural integrity of the region or was it to settlement the “boys”?
Why has the [MD] Managing Director of SEDC, Mark Okoye been silent on his inability to move the Commission towards its true objectives?
Why has the Deputy Senate President, Benjamin Kalu been mute on the matter?
If the problem is funding, like some unofficial sources indicate, then why has the two principal personalities remained silent?
The Igbo Community is demanding for answers.
Signed
Engr Ikenna Ellis-Ezenekwe
President General
Igbo Community Association FCT
Mazi Emmanuel Chinwoke Onah
Secretary General
Igbo Community Association FCT