Mazi Chibuike Jonas Commends Tinubu’s South-East Development Drive, Charges SEDC To Deliver Results

The Abia State Coordinator of Relax Tinubu Is Fixing Nigeria (RTIFN), has applauded the administration of president Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR for what he described as pragmatic leadership and deliberate efforts aimed at integrating the South-East into Nigeria’s broader development agenda.

Speaking on the growing impact of President Tinubu’s policies in the region, Mazi Jonas stated that the President has demonstrated uncommon political will and commitment toward addressing longstanding developmental concerns in the South-East, stressing that the administration’s approach signals renewed hope and inclusion for the region.

According to him, President Tinubu stands out as one of the few leaders since the end of the Civil War to make visible and meaningful efforts toward the development of the South-East in line with the ideals of Reconstruction, Rehabilitation and Reintegration (RRR), which were promised after the war.

He described the President’s intervention in the region as “a bold and commendable step in the right direction,” noting that ongoing federal attention to the South-East represents a significant departure from years of perceived neglect and underdevelopment.

Mazi Jonas further commended the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, for what he called tireless legislative efforts in facilitating the establishment of the (SEDC). He praised the Deputy Speaker for championing initiatives aimed at accelerating development across the region and urged him to remain steadfast in advocating for the interests and welfare of the South-East people.

He noted that the approval of a budgetary allocation reportedly amounting to about N140 billion for the South East Development Commission in the 2026 fiscal framework demonstrates the Federal Government’s seriousness toward regional development and reconstruction.

Mazi Jonas also praised President Tinubu for assenting to the SEDC bill and supporting the Commission with what he described as a substantial take-off grant to enable it commence operations effectively, adding that such actions reflect a leadership disposition focused on practical development rather than rhetoric.

While expressing optimism about the prospects of the Commission, he stressed that the real responsibility now lies with the Chairman and Board Members that constitutes the leadership of the SEDC whom he describe as men and women of integrity, tested integrity and managerial accumen, to justify the confidence reposed in them by ensuring prudent management of public resources and tangible developmental outcomes.

He specifically called for accountability, transparency, and measurable impact from the leadership team, insisting that the people of the South-East must remain vigilant and hold the Commission accountable for the effective utilization of funds meant for regional transformation.

“The opportunity before us is enormous. The people of the South-East deserve visible development, infrastructure renewal, economic empowerment, and strategic investments that will improve livelihoods. This is the time for the Commission to deliver and justify the confidence placed in it,” he emphasized.

Mazi Jonas therefore charged the SEDC leadership to ensure the approved resources are deployed judiciously to fast-track meaningful development across the region, while reiterating his belief that under President Tinubu’s administration, Nigeria is witnessing renewed commitment to inclusive national growth and regional balance.