posted 9th March 2025
South East Development Commission Engages Stakeholders in Meeting Hosted by Prince Arthur Eze 9 March 2025
The South East Development Commission (SEDC) has taken a significant step towards advancing regional growth, as its Board and Management were recently hosted by prominent Nigerian businessman Prince Engr. Arthur Eze, PhD, OFR. The meeting, which brought together key stakeholders from the region, served as a platform to unveil the commission’s ambitious strategic plan aimed at transforming the South East of Nigeria. This event follows the SEDC’s recent consultation tour across South East states, where it gathered insights to shape its development agenda.
Representing the SEDC were its Chairman, Dr. Emeka Wogu, CON, and Managing Director/CEO, Mark Okoye. The duo outlined a comprehensive vision for the region, spotlighting initiatives designed to bolster industrial infrastructure, agriculture, the creative economy, education, healthcare, and more. The event underscored the commission’s commitment to driving sustainable development and fostering collaboration with influential figures and local leaders, building on the momentum from its earlier regional consultations.
In a statement shared via its official Twitter handle, @SEDCgov, the commission expressed optimism about the partnerships forged during the meeting. “Our Board and Management were hosted by prominent Nigerian businessman, Prince Engr. Arthur Eze, PhD, OFR, for a meeting with key regional stakeholders,” the tweet read. It went on to highlight the presentation of the strategic plan, which promises to address critical areas of need in the South East, informed by feedback from the commission’s recent engagements across the region’s states.
Prince Arthur Eze, a well-known philanthropist and business magnate, has long been a pivotal figure in Nigerian industry and community development. His decision to host the SEDC delegation signals strong private-sector support for the commission’s objectives. Stakeholders in attendance reportedly welcomed the proposed programmes, with many expressing hope that these efforts would spur economic growth and improve living standards across the region.
The SEDC, established to accelerate development in Nigeria’s South East, continues to position itself as a catalyst for change. The recent consultation tour, which saw the commission’s leadership visit various South East states, has evidently laid the groundwork for the strategic plan presented at this meeting. With its leadership engaging both public and private sectors, the commission appears poised to make a lasting impact. Further details on the implementation of its strategic plan are expected to be released in the coming months.
