Tinubu's Infrastructural Development Plans for South East

The article focuses on President Bola Tinubu's efforts in infrastructural development in the South East region of Nigeria, as articulated by Sam Onuigbo, a former member of the House of Representatives. Onuigbo highlighted Tinubu's administration's achievements, including the establishment of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (Nelfund) aimed at improving access to higher education for underprivileged children.

He also mentioned the restoration of the management science program at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike. Tinubu's administration has been noted for increasing revenue allocations to states, including the five states in the South East.

Furthermore, significant infrastructure projects were mentioned, such as the completion of the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway and the Port Harcourt-Aba railway. The South East Development Commission has been allocated a budget of N140 billion for the 2026 fiscal year, with contributions from the five South East governors.

Additionally, the creation of the South East Investment Company aims to attract funding for economic rebuilding in the region.