Ifeanyi Ubah calls for establishment of South East development commission
By Orji Onyekwere
Senator Ifeanyi Ubah has called for the establishment of a Regional Economic Development Commission to coordinate economic initiatives and integration in the South-east region.
He noted that there is need for cooperation and synergy among South Eastern states to address security and economic challenges in the region .
The Senator representing Anambra South Senatorial District, made this suggestion yesterday, at the Southeast Economic and Security Summit in Owerri, the Imo State capital.
The summit had in attendance political leaders and the five eastern State governors including governors of Imo, Anambra, Enugu, and Abia states as well as Ebonyi State Governor represented by his deputy.
Senator Ubah stressed the need for cooperation and synergy among South Eastern states to address security and economic challenges in the region. He also talked about the importance of security in attracting investment and driving economic growth.
According to the lawmaker, there is need for governors and all elected representatives to work together in sharing intelligence, coordinating security operations and implementing effective strategies to fight crime and the insurgency in the region.
He also encouraged the governors to study the system that he implemented in Nnewi and embrace the blend of artificial and traditional intelligence in community policing in dealing with insecurity.
In addition, Senator Ubah reviewed the economic potential of the Southeast region, he emphasized on infrastructural development, job creation, promotion of entrepreneurship, and utilization of cultural heritage and tourism to attract investors.
The importance of security in facilitating economic growth and attracting local and international investments was also emphasized, stating the positive impact of security on job creation and income generation.
Senator Senator Ubah also underlined the role of security in maintaining critical infrastructure services and asked for cooperation of Ndi-igbo with relevant authorities to achieve a peaceful and secure geopolitical zone .
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