An elder Statesman and political leader in Abia state, Chief Charles Ogbonnaya has expressed satisfaction with the appointments of Barr Emeka Wogu and Rt Hon Stanley Ohajuruka as chairman of board and Executive Director ( Finance) of the South East Development Commission (SEDC).
He described both Abia sons as highly deserving of the appointments, given their antecedents and experiences in public office.
Chief Ogbonnaya, a chieftain of the ruling All Progressive Congress ( APC), commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for being thorough and painstaking in the choice of the Board and Management team of the newly created SEDC.
He noted that both leaders of the South East and Ohanaeze Ndigbo are in agreement that this new set of appointees for the SEDC has the capacity to achieve the set objectives set for the interventionist agency.
According to him, Emeka Wogu, as a former minister, has served at the highest level in government and therefore has the pedigree for policy formulation.
” As a friend of mine ,I can vouch for Emeka Wogu ‘s capacity and integrity. He is a dedicated party member who is fiercely loyal to Tinubu, and he would not want to disappoint himself and those who recommended him for the job, “he declared.
Chief Ogbonnaya, who was a two term commissioner in Abia state, also passed a vote of confidence in Hon Stanley Ohajuruka.
Said he, ” The Executive Director ( Finance ) nominee who is my brother is a former speaker and consummate administrator who will bring his vast experience to bear on his new assignment.”
He said both the APC in Abia state and the entire people are happy with the apportionments of the duo ,describing them as ” our first eleven.”
The former commissioner solicited the support of all well-meaning citizens of the South East to rally round the new board and management of the SEDC for enhanced performance.
He also commended the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon Benjamin Kalu, for his impactful role both in the setting up of the SEDC and appointments of its formidable team.
According to him, ” I see the imprimatur of Rt Hon Kalu in all that have been happening, and I must say that he is a patriot and asset to Nigeria and Ndigbo. He has demonstrated selfless and visionary leadership, which is so rare among our young politicians “.
