President Bola Tinubu reaffirms his administration’s commitment to building vital infrastructure and collaborating with state governments in order to further the South-East’s strategic interests.
Tinubu reaffirms commitment To South-East Development
Tinubu said this on Friday night at a public lecture titled “Leading Nigeria Forward: Strategies for Security and National Cohesion,” organized by the Abia Government.
The event was organized to mark the 70th birthday of former Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Azubuike Ihejirika (rtd), in Umuahia.
The President, represented by the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Dr. Kingsley Ude, disclosed that the Federal Government, through various initiatives and policies, had proven its resolve to boost socioeconomic growth in the zone.
Tinubu cited the concession of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport as evidence of efforts to reposition key infrastructure in the zone.
He referenced the ongoing airport project at Nsulu in the Isiala Ngwa North Local Government Area of Abia as further proof of commitment.
Tinubu also highlighted the establishment of the South East Development Commission as a platform created to fast-track development initiatives in the region.
The President noted that the completion and operationalisation of the Port Harcourt–Aba Railway was to improve connectivity and commerce in the region.
He also disclosed that the Federal Government had approved three billion dollars for the completion of the 2,044-kilometre Eastern Rail Line and 508 million dollars for upgrading eastern ports.
Tinubu said that his administration remained committed to economic reforms and large-scale infrastructure investment to create jobs for Nigeria’s teeming youth population.
