Senate Committee Directs SEDC to Operate from South East

On October 12, the Senate's committee on the South East Development Commission (SEDC), led by Senator Orji Uzor Kalu of Abia North, directed the commission to operate from the South East. During an oversight visit to Enugu state, Kalu noted significant progress at the commission's headquarters, describing the building as a good edifice.

He highlighted improvements compared to previous inspections and urged the management to maintain this momentum ahead of their next visit in December. Kalu emphasized the necessity for the commission to operate within the region it was established to serve, reiterating his earlier disagreement regarding its operations from Abuja.

He stated that the previous issue about the commission's location was resolved, as they now have two offices in Enugu, one being completed with support from the Enugu state government. Kalu expressed satisfaction with the commission's progress and encouraged engagement with the grassroots in the South East.