Tinubu rejigs South East Development Commission Board, removes Atuma
President Bola Tinubu has overhauled his list of nominees for the South East Development Commission (SEDC) board, replacing the initial chairman, Hon. Emeka Atuma, with Dr Emeka Nworgu.
He replaced all the three executive directors formally nominated and named two additional executive directors.
The reconstituted list was disclosed in a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga on Saturday.
He said the recent rejigging reflects the Mr Tinubu’s commitment to ensuring effective leadership and development in the South East region.
Dr. Emeka Nworgu has been nominated as the new chairman, replacing Hon. Emeka Atuma, who was originally slated for the role.
The reshuffled board retains Hon. Mark C. Okoye as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, acknowledging his leadership and continuity in steering the Commission’s objectives.
Stanley Ohajuruka has been nominated as the Executive Director of Finance, replacing Anthony Ugbo, while Toby Okechukwu has been named Executive Director of Projects, succeeding Obinna Obiekweihe.
Chief Sylvester Okonkwo takes over as Executive Director of Corporate Services, a role previously assigned to Dr. Daniel Ikechukwu Ugwuja.
Also, Chidi Echeazu and Dr. Clifford Ogbede have been introduced as new executive directors without specific portfolios.
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While retaining key members such as Barr. Ugochukwu H. Agballah, Hon. Okey Ezenwa, Chief Hyacinth Ikpor, Barr. Ifeanyi Agwu, Nasiru Usman, and Hamma Adama Ali Kumo, the President also removed Donatus Eyinnah Nwankpa from the board.
Other retained nominees include Edward David Onoja, Orure Kufre Inima, and Chief (Mrs.) Joke Adebayo-Chukwuma.
With these changes, the SEDC board now has 16 members, an increase from the initial composition.
Though, all nominations remain subject to Senate confirmation.
However, President Tinubu expressed confidence in the capabilities of the newly nominated team, urging them to leverage their experience and expertise to actualize the Commission’s mandate of advancing sustainable development in the South East region.
