The South-South Development Commission (SSDC) has held its inaugural board meeting in Abuja, marking a significant step towards sustainable development and economic empowerment of the region.
The meeting brought together newly inaugurated board members, following the commission’s establishment by an Act of the National Assembly.
The Chairman of the SSDC Board, Rt. Hon. Prince Chibudom Nwuche, OFR, and the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Ms Usoro Akpabio, outlined a governance framework built on integrity, collaboration, and urgent action. The SSDC is committed to delivering on its mandate, in line with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
Both leaders urged state governments, private sector leaders, traditional institutions, and the people of the South-South to support the commission’s vision, stressing that its success depends on collective ownership and partnership.
The meeting brought together the newly inaugurated board members of the commission, following its establishment by an Act of the National Assembly assented to by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
He described the SSDC as a historic and strategic intervention by the President to tackle the region’s challenges in a sustainable manner, stating that its success hinges on impeccable governance and collective effort.
“We must be the reference point for governance and transparency in Nigeria. We should be able to leave behind a functional, efficient, and replicable model of governance that will outlive our tenure,” – Rt. Hon. Nwuche stated at the meeting.
On her part, Akpabio said, “When we look at the South-South, we do not just see projects; we see movements. We see bold ideas taking shape, industries evolving, communities thriving, and a region boldly stepping into its full potential.
“The future of the South-South is not a distant dream, it is here, and it is ours to shape.”
The SSDC has articulated an ambitious “One Region” development agenda, focused on integrated projects that transcend state boundaries to deliver shared prosperity. The commission will prioritise, Infrastructure development, industrialisation, digital innovation, blue economy, arts, culture, and tourism
The SSDC leadership urges state governments, private sector leaders, traditional institutions, and the people of the South-South to support the commission’s vision, stressing that its success depends on collective ownership and partnership.
