The House Committee on South East Development Commission (SEDC) has approved the 2025 budget of the South East Development Commission. Chairman of the Committee, Chris Nkwonta, expressed optimism that the budget will mark the beginning of developing the area, which has been neglected for over 54 years after the civil war.
The South East Development Commission (SEDC) presented a budget of N250 billion to the House of Representatives. Rep. Chris Nkwonta commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for signing the SEDC bill into law, stating that the budget will bring government presence to the neglected areas of the South East.