A prominent farmers’ cooperative from the South East, Ozuruimo, has applauded President Bola Tinubu for approving the establishment of the South East Investment Company (SEIC), describing the move as a major milestone in advancing economic development in the region.
In a statement jointly signed by its leaders Kaycee Uchewuakor, Stanley Unachukwu, Colman Ehirim, Uche Uche, Samuel Obiora, Chidi Mbachu and Anselem Oguamanam, the group praised the President for “a strategic initiative that reflects the administration’s unwavering commitment to inclusive economic growth, industrial revitalization and national cohesion.”
The cooperative also noted that the creation of SEIC, a vehicle to support the newly inaugurated South East Development Commission (SEDC), marks a crucial step in unlocking the region’s economic potential.
According to the group, the initiative is poised to address longstanding infrastructure deficits, boost private sector investment, and generate employment for the region’s youth.
“Ozuruimo also believed the SEIC represents more than just an investment platform, it is a bold blueprint for sustainable development that can drive regional economic integration and contribute meaningfully to Nigeria’s broader economic transformation,” the statement added.
The group expressed optimism that the public-private partnership model adopted for SEIC would serve as a replicable template for inclusive growth in other regions of the country.
