A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State and Chairman, Media and Publicity for the Peace In South East Project (PISE-P), Mary Ikoku, has commended President Bola Tinubu for signing into law, the South East Development Commission Bill.

Ikoku in a press statement on Sunday, also applauded the National Assembly for considering the bill go through all processes until Mr President signed it.

The media expert in the statement specifically thanked the Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, the brain behind the bill and founder of the PISE-Project.

She held that people in the region were lucky to have a president like Tinubu in power, who cherished the development and progress of the South East, generously demonstrated by the signing of the Bill.

She stated “The historic signing of the South East Development Commission Bill into law, coming 54 years after the Biafra-Nigeria Civil War, should be given accolades and appreciated by anyone who is from the South East of Nigeria.

“This is not the first time our people have made efforts to bring the region into development, especially with the kind of monumental damage that took place in the zone during the civil war.

“The South-East Development Commission Act addresses the 3Rs of the South East – Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, and Reconciliation – which have been long overdue since the end of the civil war. This law is a testament to President Tinubu’s commitment to healing the wounds of the past and paving the way for a brighter future.

“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, by signing this document, has shown that he truly recognizes that the South East needs to meet up with other regions in federal government-sponsored developmental efforts.

“Tinubu has also shown that despite the challenges facing his government and the people of Nigeria, he has the interest of Ndi Igbo, who are the people of the South East at heart. He has shown us that he is “Enyi Ndị Igbo”, a true friend of the Igbo nation”.

Ikoku also urged regional leaders and State Governors of South East states especially, to join hands in showing appreciation to Mr President, as well as the National Assembly, especially by acknowledging both the President and the Deputy Speaker for their efforts in making this happen.