Historic Breakthrough: Tinubu Shatters 54-Year Jinx In South East – Mark Okoye

The Managing Director and CEO of the South East Development Commission (SEDC), Mark Okoye, has praised President Bola Tinubu for leading the region’s development efforts.

Okoye highlighted that Tinubu broke a 54-year-old jinx by establishing a dedicated development commission for the South East.

Okoye made these remarks on Monday following his visit to President Tinubu at Aso Villa, Abuja, where he presented a 100-day progress report of the commission.

He noted that since the end of the civil war, the Igbo people have consistently called for a regional development commission, but it was only under President Tinubu that this demand was finally met.

Okoye revealed that the commission’s goal is to boost the Southeast economy to $200 billion by working closely with state governments and the private sector.

In a statement shared on his handle, he said:
“Earlier today, I had the honour of briefing His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, on the 100-day report of the South East Development Commission (SEDC).

“Mr. President expressed strong satisfaction with our progress – from our bold vision to catalyze a $200B regional economy through collaboration with state governments and the private sector, to our #RenewedHope programs aligned with the aspirations of the South East.

“For history students, this moment is deeply significant. Since the civil war ended in 1970, no Nigerian president, military or civilian, had granted the South East’s longstanding request for a development commission focused on reconstruction and rehabilitation. Mr. President broke that 54-year jinx.”