Ben Ezechime, Enugu
Elder statesman and billionaire, Chief Arthur Eze, has commended President Bola Tinubu for establishing the South-East Development Commission and funding it to be key development driver in the region.
Eze, a business mogul and philanthropist, made the commendation on Monday in Enugu while fielding questions from newsmen on the importance of the official working visit of President Tinubu to Enugu recently.
According to him, the commission is a key initiative that I believe will bring meaningful change to the region; and greatly support what the South-East governors are currently doing in terms of development.
”We have to thank Tinubu for the South-East Development Commission. That commission can solve our problem. They have more than N100 billion to create jobs here.
“Tinubu released the money. He doesn’t care. Other governments neglected us.
“That Commission will change the lives of Ndigbo. Very soon, people will start getting jobs,” he said.
Eze described Tinubu’s visit to Enugu as a moment of celebration and unity for the entire South-East.
“Tinubu’s visit reminded us of Sir Obafemi Awolowo, who fought for independence with Chief Michael Okpara, yet he was jailed for seven years in Calabar.
“Tinubu has continued on that path. When he was speaking, he was dishing out words of wisdom. God sent him here last weekend to address the issues concerning Ndigbo,” he said.
The elder statesman lauded efforts of Gov. Peter Mbah, in partnership with the Federal Government, in driving development and putting in place security in Enugu State.
He noted that Mbah’s use of technology in tackling insecurity, particularly the installation of security cameras across the state, had allowed residents to move around without fear during this yuletide.
Eze urged other governors in the South-East to follow Mbah’s example in addressing security challenges using technology.
“Mbah provided security. You can see the massive urban development where he has spent a lot of money.
“He is making visible efforts to take us back to Old Eastern Nigeria. Those good old days of Chief Michael Okpara, Sir Obafemi Awolowo and Owelle Nnamdi Azikiwe,” he added.
