Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has demanded that the South-East Development Commission (SEDC) relocate its headquarters to the South-East region of Nigeria. The senator insists that the body must operate from the area it was originally established to serve, rather than from its current location.
Kalu’s statement underscores a recurring debate regarding the administrative placement of regional development agencies in Nigeria. As a prominent political figure from the region, he has positioned the relocation as a necessary step to ensure the commission remains effective and responsive to local needs.
The South-East Development Commission was created to drive economic growth and infrastructure development across the six states of the South-East geopolitical zone. Critics and local stakeholders have frequently argued that operating from outside the region hinders the agency’s ability to engage directly with state governments and address specific regional challenges.
While the source material does not specify the commission’s current headquarters or provide a timeline for the proposed move, Kalu’s insistence highlights the political pressure being applied to align the agency’s physical presence with its mandate.
The call for relocation reflects broader discussions in Nigerian politics about the autonomy and efficacy of regional development frameworks. By demanding the commission operate from within the South-East, Kalu is advocating for a more localized approach to governance and development planning.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>