Igbo Intellectual Movement Endorses Tinubu’s Recomposition Of SEDC Board

The Igbo Intellectual Movement, a prominent group of Southeast intellectuals and critical thinkers, has expressed strong support for President Bola Tinubu’s recent recomposition of the South East Development Commission (SEDC) board. The move, which included significant changes to key leadership positions, has sparked excitement among the Southeast community.

Highlights of the SEDC Board Recomposition

President Tinubu recently submitted a revised list of nominees for the SEDC board to the Senate for confirmation. The new composition replaces several initial nominees with fresh faces. These changes are viewed as strategic steps to ensure the board effectively fulfills its mandate of reconstructing and rehabilitating the Southeast region.

Key Changes in Leadership

The updated list introduced several noteworthy appointments:

Dr. Emeka Nworgu replaced Hon. Emeka Atuma as the Chairman of the SEDC board.
Hon. Mark C. Okoye retained his role as the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, reaffirming confidence in his leadership.
Stanley Ohajuruka was appointed Executive Director for Finance, succeeding Anthony Ugbo.
Toby Okechukwu took over as Executive Director of Projects, replacing Obinna Obiekweihe.
Chief Sylvester Okonkwo now serves as Executive Director of Corporate Services, replacing Daniel Ikechukwu Ugwuja.
Additional appointments include Chidi Echeazu and Dr. Clifford Ogbede as Executive Directors without portfolios.

Praise for Proven Integrity

In a statement, the group’s coordinator, Obed Agu, lauded the new board members for their track records of integrity and competence. He emphasized that these leaders are well-positioned to drive the commission’s mission of economic development and regional transformation.

Agu further commended the president for retaining notable figures such as:

Ugochukwu H. Agballah
Hon. Okey Ezenwa
Chief Hyacinth Ikpor
Ifeanyi Agwu
Nasiru Usman
Hamma Adama Ali Kumo
Edward David Onoja
Orure Kufre Inima
Chief (Mrs.) Joke Adebayo-Chukwuma

A Path to Economic Prosperity

The Igbo Intellectual Movement expressed confidence that the restructured board would bring the Southeast region closer to economic prosperity. Agu noted that the new leadership has the capability to implement critical initiatives for reconstruction and rehabilitation, fostering long-term growth and stability.

The group’s endorsement reflects widespread optimism in the Southeast, marking this recomposition as a pivotal step toward achieving the SEDC’s developmental goals.

Conclusion
President Tinubu’s recomposition of the SEDC board has garnered significant support from Southeast intellectuals. With a team of competent leaders, the region looks forward to a future of economic revitalization and infrastructural advancement.