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Senate Appoints Orji Kalu Chairman South-east Dev’t Commission by Poisonousman: 4:05pm On Feb 04
The Senate has announced Senator Orji Uzor Kalu APC, Abia-North as the substantive pioneer Chairman of the newly created Senate Committee on South East Development Commission, SEDC.

SEDC is one of the Regional Development Commissions signed into law by President Bola Tinubu.

The announcement was made on Tuesday by the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio.

Before his new appointment, the former Abia State Governor was the Chairman, Senate Committee on Privatisation.


Senator Ken Eze ( Ebonyi Central ) was also appointed as the vice chairman of the committee, Akapbio also noted that other members of the committee will be announced in due course.

With this development, Senator Kalu is expected to lead other members of the committee to conduct oversight of the South-East Development Commission to achieve its laid down objectives some of which include; Civil restitution, tackling of erosion, restoration of security, and infrastructure among others.

The 18 members led by Dr. Emeka Nworgu, were also confirmed as Chairman and Hon. Mark Okoye as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer.


Others are Ugochukwu H. Agballah, Hon. Okey kzenwa, Chief Hyacinth Ikpor, Chidi Echeazu, Ifeanyi Agwu, Nasiru Usman, Hamma Adama Ali, Kumo Edward David Onoja and Orure Kufre Inima.

They also included Daniel Akwari, Chief (Mrs) Joke Adebayo-Chukwuma, Hon. Stanley Ohajuruka (E.D. Finance), Chief Sylvester Okonkwo ( E.D. Corporate Services) and Hon. Toby Okechukwu ( E.D. Projects).

www.vanguardngr.com/2025/02/senate-appoints-orji-kalu-chairman-south-east-devt-commission/amp/

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Re: Senate Appoints Orji Kalu Chairman South-east Dev’t Commission by SeeWahala: 4:12pm On Feb 04
Banie:
Then the man should resign. He can't be in senate same time SEDC Chairman.

Since the position is just like the NDDC chairman office

Why?

He can hold his office while sharing VAT and IGR monies we get in the South East. Remember we are marginalized already and expect no federal presence here. He can squander it with his APC cronies and nobody will be the wiser wink

Kalu doesn't care. Remember he is already an ex convict cool what more can you do to him?

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Re: Senate Appoints Orji Kalu Chairman South-east Dev’t Commission by SmartPolician: 4:57pm On Feb 04
This is probably why Orji Kalu was touring the states of the South East and meeting the governors. He was doing what nonsensical Nigerian politicians call wide consultations because he knew he was going to head the commission.

You cannot have a region full of technocrats and keep appointing the same old crooks and think you are serious about fixing the country. Tinubu and his group of lunatics are not serious about fixing this shit hole.

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Re: Senate Appoints Orji Kalu Chairman South-east Dev’t Commission by Greenback: 5:59pm On Feb 04
That commission is gone grin

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Re: Senate Appoints Orji Kalu Chairman South-east Dev’t Commission by Patojargz: 6:00pm On Feb 04
Them just Dey give all of Ona post against 2027… If dem like make dem mount 10 pipo for one position Ona eyes go clear come 2027…

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Re: Senate Appoints Orji Kalu Chairman South-east Dev’t Commission by Dshocker(m): 6:00pm On Feb 04
Thief

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Re: Senate Appoints Orji Kalu Chairman South-east Dev’t Commission by BVibesStories(f): 6:00pm On Feb 04
Let's see
Re: Senate Appoints Orji Kalu Chairman South-east Dev’t Commission by Djoel: 6:00pm On Feb 04
A man that embezzled the funds of Abi State, ran it into bankruptcy and turned it into his Oligarchy empire by installing two subsequent governor's like him to finish what was left till the glory of the Enyi Mba State was gone.

He is appointed to develop the South East.

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Re: Senate Appoints Orji Kalu Chairman South-east Dev’t Commission by Orisunibukun(m): 6:01pm On Feb 04
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Re: Senate Appoints Orji Kalu Chairman South-east Dev’t Commission by salbis(m): 6:03pm On Feb 04
Well compensated for all the praise singing!

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Re: Senate Appoints Orji Kalu Chairman South-east Dev’t Commission by Pickieox(m): 6:03pm On Feb 04
Poisonousman:


www.vanguardngr.com/2025/02/senate-appoints-orji-kalu-chairman-south-east-devt-commission/amp/


Opportunity to loot more and more. Something is really wrong with the black man especially in Nigeria

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Re: Senate Appoints Orji Kalu Chairman South-east Dev’t Commission by b3llo(m): 6:04pm On Feb 04
Congratulations Chief Kalu

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Re: Senate Appoints Orji Kalu Chairman South-east Dev’t Commission by chloride6: 6:04pm On Feb 04
Not Wogu?

Modified: Kalu is the Chairman Senate committee on SEDC.

Okay

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Re: Senate Appoints Orji Kalu Chairman South-east Dev’t Commission by Acekidc4(m): 6:04pm On Feb 04
Huh🤔 appointing a chronic criminal and thief is bad for democracy.

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Re: Senate Appoints Orji Kalu Chairman South-east Dev’t Commission by ogaemma: 6:04pm On Feb 04
If you like vote for them in 2027.
You will see SHEGE season 2.

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Re: Senate Appoints Orji Kalu Chairman South-east Dev’t Commission by phransix2: 6:07pm On Feb 04
Okay
Re: Senate Appoints Orji Kalu Chairman South-east Dev’t Commission by nevilbot: 6:07pm On Feb 04
Banie:
Then the man should resign. He can't be in senate same time SEDC Chairman.

Since the position is just like the NDDC chairman office

You actually didn't understand what you read. You read the headline and just reached a wrong conclusion without reading the body of the article.

Orji kalu wasn't appointed as the SEDC chairman, he was appointed as head of the senate committee to oversee the SEDC. the senate has many oversight committees to oversee govt ministries and commissions as part of carrying out their senate duties to monitor budget compliance and kalu was only made a chairman of the senate committee that will oversee the SEDC. the SEDC Still has its own chairman who is not a senate member and whose job is to handle the day to day running of the SEDC.

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Re: Senate Appoints Orji Kalu Chairman South-east Dev’t Commission by Farrason: 6:09pm On Feb 04
SmartPolician:
This is probably why Orji Kalu was touring the states of the South East and meeting the governors. He was doing what nonsensical Nigerian politicians call wide consultations because he knew he was going to head the commission.

You cannot have a region full of technocrats and keep appointing the same old crooks and think you are serious about fixing the country. Tinubu and his group of lunatics are not serious about fixing this shit hole.

Baba nla old crooks!!. They just gave him a cow to milk as he seems fit.
Re: Senate Appoints Orji Kalu Chairman South-east Dev’t Commission by Gandah(m): 6:09pm On Feb 04
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Re: Senate Appoints Orji Kalu Chairman South-east Dev’t Commission by Morbeta11(m): 6:09pm On Feb 04
Corruption don already hold the new commission like this...

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Re: Senate Appoints Orji Kalu Chairman South-east Dev’t Commission by bigdammyj: 6:10pm On Feb 04
Noted.
Re: Senate Appoints Orji Kalu Chairman South-east Dev’t Commission by Farrason: 6:10pm On Feb 04
Farrason:


Baba nla old crooks!!. They just gave him a cow to milk anyhow.... Finally his compensation for loosing the Senate Presidency to Akpabio
Re: Senate Appoints Orji Kalu Chairman South-east Dev’t Commission by micflo28(m): 6:10pm On Feb 04
SEDC should work very hard on the roads in SE and the Gully erosions. They should also work hard on getting a Port for the region.

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Re: Senate Appoints Orji Kalu Chairman South-east Dev’t Commission by ifeco4(m): 6:11pm On Feb 04
Banie:
Then the man should resign. He can't be in senate same time SEDC Chairman.

Since the position is just like the NDDC chairman office

Do you lack comprehension ability?

He is the chairman senate committee on South East development commission and not Chairman of South East development commission.

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Re: Senate Appoints Orji Kalu Chairman South-east Dev’t Commission by dynicks(m): 6:11pm On Feb 04
Of all the elites in the southeast, it's this man that Tinubu saw fit to give this post.......No wonder this man been frequenting Asorock like his visiting his rest room.......
Re: Senate Appoints Orji Kalu Chairman South-east Dev’t Commission by LARRYOBRAIN(m): 6:11pm On Feb 04
Chop chop senate.
Re: Senate Appoints Orji Kalu Chairman South-east Dev’t Commission by Olu1000: 6:13pm On Feb 04
Banie:
Then the man should resign. He can't be in senate same time SEDC Chairman.

Since the position is just like the NDDC chairman office

He wasn’t appointed Chairman of the SEDC.He was appointed Chairman of Senate Committee on SEDC.Try and read properly before you comment.

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Re: Senate Appoints Orji Kalu Chairman South-east Dev’t Commission by LORDLARGE(m): 6:14pm On Feb 04
Banie:
Then the man should resign. He can't be in senate same time SEDC Chairman.

Since the position is just like the NDDC chairman office

You sure you read the news correctly?
Re: Senate Appoints Orji Kalu Chairman South-east Dev’t Commission by ifeco4(m): 6:14pm On Feb 04
[quote author=nevilbot post=134006748]

You actually didn't understand what you read. You read the headline and just reached a wrong conclusion without reading the body of the article.

Orji kalu wasn't appointed as the SEDC chairman, he was appointed as head of the senate committee to oversee the SEDC. the senate has many oversight committees to oversee govt ministries and commissions as part of carrying out their senate duties to monitor budget compliance and kalu was only made a chairman of the senate committee that will oversee the SEDC. the SEDC Still has its own chairman who is not a senate member and whose job is to handle the day to day running of the SEDC.

I tire for many comments here, most of them will just read the headline and rush to comment.

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Re: Senate Appoints Orji Kalu Chairman South-east Dev’t Commission by nickxtra(m): 6:15pm On Feb 04
Banie:
Then the man should resign. He can't be in senate same time SEDC Chairman.

Since the position is just like the NDDC chairman office
I think it's an error in the reportage. The appointment should be Senate Committee on the South East Development Commission and not the substantive chairman, because the Senate President cannot appoint anyone into any executive position

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Re: Senate Appoints Orji Kalu Chairman South-east Dev’t Commission by Christistruth02: 6:17pm On Feb 04
Orji Kalu?
somebody who was jailed for fraud?

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