The House of Representatives Committee on the South East Development Commission (SEDC) has called on President Bola Tinubu to facilitate the release of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), as a crucial step toward peace and development in the region.
Speaking during the committee’s inaugural meeting in Abuja, Chairman Chris Nkwonta emphasized that insecurity remains a major challenge in the South East, hindering progress. He noted that Kanu’s continued detention has heightened tensions, deepened grievances, and threatened regional stability.
Nkwonta reiterated that the SEDC was established to address developmental gaps in the region, stressing that sustainable growth requires peace and inclusivity. While commending President Tinubu for signing the SEDC bill into law, he urged the federal government to tackle lingering issues of marginalization and political discontent in the South East.
Inaugurating the committee, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr. Tajudeen Abbas, represented by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, described the commission as a vital initiative for addressing the developmental challenges facing the South East.
He assured the committee of the House’s full support, pledging collaboration to ensure the commission delivers on its mandate.
