Benjamin Kalu, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives has asserted that the south east has witnessed improved development change under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and its Renewed Hope Agenda, RHA mantra. He called on the peoples of the region to appreciate the progress the region has recorded by ensuring that they support Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027.
Kalu made the remark during the inauguration of the Renewed Hope Partners, RHP at Ukwa West local government of Abia State, the initiative is expected to be expanded to the 17 local governments in the state soon.
According to the Deputy Speaker, Tinubu’s achievements in the south east include the construction of gas pipelines across the zone, establishment of the South East Development Commission, SEDC and the construction of the Port Harcourt- Maiduguri rail corridor, saying these programmes will be consolidated if President Tinubu is returned to office, urging the zone to support him.
He stressed that the president is re-writing the story of the region through infrastructure, appointment’s of people of the region to his government, inclusiveness saying the zone has taken back its place in the country.
Kalu: “The story of the South-East is changing and it is changing for good. Under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, our region is beginning to feel the touch of inclusion, investment, and renewed hope. From infrastructure to appointments, from industry to innovation, this administration is deliberately ensuring that the South-East takes its rightful place in the national journey of growth.
“Let me now highlight some of the concrete steps this administration has taken that speak to the renewed commitment to the South-East and its people.
“Regional Growth Drive & Infrastructure South East Development Commission (SEDC) was fully established (July 2024) with a governing board and management team. SEDC will drive a $1 billion regional asset base under the “Triple-R” agenda.
“President Tinubu approved the ₦150 billion South-East Investment Company (SEIC) under the SEDC to fast-track industrialization across the region. The Eastern Rail Line (Port Harcourt–Maiduguri corridor): connecting Aba,-Onitsha, Enugu and Nsukka, expected to unlock over ₦50 billion annual trade.
“The Lekki-Aba–Onitsha–Maiduguri Road Corridor under federal focus are for logistics and commerce.
“Federal housing under Renewed Hope Cities & Estates. Abia’s site is located in Bende, part of the 100,000 homes nationwide.
“The development of the Anambra Gas Basin, under active federal supervision, has the potential to make Anambra and Abia energy hubs.
“AHL and ANOH Gas Processing Plants expansion in Imo State with 23.3km ANOH–OB3 pipeline, adding 500 million scf/day (≈ 25% increase in national gas supply). NCDMB NOGaPS Industrial Parks are operational in Abia and Imo, enabling local manufacturing of oil & gas equipment.
“Roll-out of the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) initiative across Onitsha–Aba–Enugu transport routes,” he said.
Kalu recently warned that the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC was prepared to sweep the Governor Alex Otti-led Labour Party, LP government from office.
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