By Chinelo Obogo
Coalition Of All Nigeria Support Group (COANSG) has said the appointment of Senator Orji Kalu as the Senate Committee Chairman, South East Development Commission (SEDC) is commendable.
COANSG said Kalu’s appointment is a well-deserved recognition of the former governor’s dedication to Abia North and the South East region.
Senate President, Godswill Akpabio had on Tuesday announced Senator Kalu as the substantive pioneer chairman of the newly created Senate Committee on SEDC. Before his new appointment, the former Abia State Governor was the Chairman, Senate Committee on Privatisation.
COANSG’s patron, Emeka Mba, national chairman, Mark Iheanyi, national coordinator (North), Herbert Daniel, national coordinator (South), Lucy Otu, and media director, Aminu Hakimi, said in a joint statement that Senator Kalu’s experience would be deplored for the development of the South East.
In the statement, they said they are confident in Senator Kalu’s ability and that the experinece he has garnered over the years will be very useful in his new role.
“We’re privileged to have you occupy this position and we are hopeful that your vast experience will be deplored for the development of our dear region. We pray that the Almighty God gives you the wisdom to function in this capacity.
“Your leadership and vision will undoubtedly play a crucial role in driving development and growth in the region. We look forward to seeing the positive impact of your work, as an experienced leader who has seen it all in both the private and public sector. We’re proudly happy to see that you are giving this huge tax which in our mind is the best for the job,” COANSG said.