Senate Committee Evaluates SEDC Facilities in Enugu

The Senate Committee on the South-East Development Commission conducted an oversight visit to the South-East Development Commission (SEDC) in Enugu State to assess its facilities and operational readiness. Managing Director Mark Okoye briefed the delegation on the commission's activities, highlighting strategic projects aimed at economic growth and infrastructure development, including planned gas pipeline and railway projects.

He mentioned partnerships with Federal MDAs, state governments, development partners, and the private sector. Okoye also discussed the South-East Vision 2050 stakeholder consultations, which aimed to create a long-term development blueprint for the region.

Additionally, he noted the implementation of the South-East Venture Capital Programme, which provided equity investments to 25 startups across the five South-East states. The visit included a courtesy call on Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah and inspections of both the temporary and newly established headquarters of the SEDC.

Chairman of the committee, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, expressed satisfaction with the progress made on the commission's headquarters.