Senator Kenneth Eze Sets Agenda For South East Development Commission Board

Sen. Eze

By Benard Akoma, 04/03/25

The Vice Chairman Senate Committee on South East Development Commission and Senator representing Ebonyi Central Senatorial District, Sen Kenneth Emeka Eze has urged the Board and Management of the Commission to pay special attention in the development of critical infrastructures in the region.

He admonished the commission to set as its goal, the development of a functional seaport in the South East. Senator Eze also charged the management to set as its priority, the establishment of an independent power plant for improved electricity supply in the region as well as development of a functional railway system in the zone.

According to him, “these are the critical infrastructures that can make South East an investment destination and industrial hub in West Africa.”

In a release by Kizito Nwankwo, Senior Legislative Aide to Sen Eze, the charge to the commission by the senator was made at the joint meeting of the Senate and House Committee of the commission, March, 4, 2025, when the Board and management of the Commission presented and defended its 2025 Budget proposal.

Sen. Eze and Sen. Kalu

The meeting chaired by Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, who is also the chairman of the joint committee had the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer and Chairman, Board of Directors of the Commission, their management team, board members of the commission, Clerks and principal staff of the Joint Committee in attendance.

Sen Eze reminded the commission of its strategic importance in the development of the region. According to him, “improvement on the critical infrastructural needs of the region will facilitate the economic growth of the region while improving the overall wellbeing of the people.”

committee members

Identifying such critical infrastructural needs of the region to include sea port, independent power plant and railways, Senator Eze said, “these are veritable catalysts that will engender speedy development of South East and stand the region on strong footing to compete with developed economies anywhere in the world.”

He reiterated the need for the Board and management of the commission to ensure that every kobo budgeted to the commission is fully deployed and judiciously used to ensure that we bridge the infrastructure gap in the region and meet the expectations of the people.

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