Powerful move as Igbokwe visits Kalu, backs Southeast development commission

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  • Mayor Lucky Igbokwe, a philanthropist and former Abia governorship aspirant, paid a courtesy visit to Deputy Speaker Hon. Benjamin Kalu in Abuja
  • Igbokwe commended Kalus leadership, especially his role in establishing the South East Development Commission, describing it as transformative for regional development
  • Both leaders emphasised collaboration to promote peace, unity, and sustainable progress in Abia and the southeast

Mayor Lucky Igbokwe meets with Deputy Speaker Hon. Benjamin Kalu in Abuja to discuss Southeast development.
Photo credit: Mayor IgbokweSource: UGCMeeting focused on southeast developmentKalu hails Igbokwe’s philanthropy, grassroots impactMayor Lucky Igbokwe meets with Deputy Speaker Hon. Benjamin Kalu in Abuja to discuss Southeast development.
Photo credit: Mayor IgbokweSource: UGCHow Ben Kalu ensured passage of southeast commissionTinubu signs southeast devpt commission bill”The Southeast Development Commission is established to ensure the reconstruction and rehabilitation of roads, houses, and other infrastructural damages suffered by the zone, as well as tackle ecological problems, and other related environmental or developmental challenges in Southeast states,” the former presidential spokesman said in the statement.

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