Zack Orji praises President Tinubu for launching the South-East Development Commission, investing ₦150B and \$3B to revive infrastructure and boost inclusion
Zack Orji Praises President Tinubu for making historic moves toward inclusive national development, applauding his commitment to the long-neglected South-East region of Nigeria.
Also read: President Tinubu forms peace committee after Benue massacre leaves 200 dead
Speaking as an actor, filmmaker, and media consultant, Orji highlighted that 55 and a half years since the end of the Nigerian Civil War in 1970, it is under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration that meaningful federal attention is finally being directed to the region.
Orji celebrated the establishment of the South-East Development Commission (SEDC) and its investment arm, the South-East Investment Company, which launched with a ₦150 billion capital takeoff fund.
“This is the first time in Nigeria’s history that a president has taken such a strategic and inclusive approach to the South-East,” he said.
The region also gained a key federal appointment, with Engineer David Umahi, former Governor of Ebonyi State, now serving as Minister of Works.
President Tinubu has also approved \$3 billion for the rehabilitation of long-abandoned rail lines to enhance transportation and economic activity. In his words, “The era of infrastructure neglect is over.”
Zack Orji emphasized that the SEDC’s mission is to drive sustainable development, attract investment, and uplift living standards in the South-East.
Also read: President Tinubu declares state police a ‘national imperative’, calls for urgent security overhaul
With a bold vision to position the region as Africa’s preferred investment destination by 2035, he stated, “South-East is witnessing a new wave of federal attention, and President Tinubu is fixing Nigeria.”
Quadri Olaitan is a journalist and contributor to Freelanews.com, covering news, public affairs, and human-interest stories.
