By Uzo Ugwunze
Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Leader has commended President Bola Tinubu for signing into law the much anticipated South East Development Commission (SEDC) Bill.
Ag. National Youth Leader,
Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Mazi Chukwuma Okpalaezeukwu in a statement on
Wednesday said the President, through the move, has finally ended the age long
civil war in Southeast.
He recalled that the war, which
ended on the treaty of Reconciliation, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction
resurfaced through Biafra agitation following federal government's abandonment
to the treaty.
He expressed confidence that
the Commission would not only heal the region, but further add value to
collective efforts to resolve peace and stability in Nigeria and Southeast in
particular.
He said, "We commend
President Tinubu for the boldness and patriotic act of granting accent to
Southeast Development Commission Bill.
"I must commend all
stakeholders who played critical roles to ensuring this milestone achievement
that is long overdue became a reality.
"I thank particularly
Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives and his colleagues, Southeast
Governors, and others.
"By granting accent to
this Commission, Tinubu has finally ended the age long civil war in Southeast.
Recall the war was ended on the treaty of Reconciliation, Rehabilitation and
Reconstruction, but the federal government didn't implement that treaty.
"This is one of basic
factors for the reappearance of Biafran agitation which is devastating not just
the economy of the zone, but its peace and security.
"We're hopeful that the 3R
treaty, through the Commission shall be attended to, to demonstrate
Reconciliation, enhance Rehabilitation and effect Reconstruction.
"We're hopeful this
Commission shall go a long way to add value to our collective efforts to
resolve peace and stability in Nigeria and Southeast in particular.
"We're also optimistic
that the Commission shall assist in healing our nation and Southeast on the
basis of equity, justice and fairness. For a people denied justice will not be
interested in peace.
"We reaffirm our absolute
support and solidarity to the Tinubu-led administration."
The bill, sponsored by Deputy
Speaker, House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu alongside other house members
from southeast region was sought to establish a commission that would be
charged with the responsibility to receive and manage fund from allocation of
the federation account for the reconstruction and rehabilitation of roads,
houses and other infrastructural damage suffered by the region as a result of
the effect of the civil war after 54 years.
The commission will as well
tackle the ecological problems and any other related environmental or
developmental challenges in the Southeast States which include Abia, Imo,
Enugu, Anambra and Ebonyi.
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