From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja

The chairman of the Committee, Chris Nkwonta, in a statement, on Tuesday, said the panel will be very strict in the discharge of its oversight function so to ensure transparency and accountability in the interventionist agency.

Recall that the Committee approved a N250 billion take -off budget for the SEDC last week. However, there have been concerns if the fund will be deployed towards addressing the infrastructural challenge in the zone.

Nevertheless, Nkwonta, who represents
Ukwa East and West Federal Constituency of Abia State, said his committee will ensure that the SEDC activities aligns with the best interest of the South East.

According to him, the SEDC Committee
would work closely with regional stakeholders, including state governments, traditional leaders, and community groups, to ensure that objective of the commission is achieved.

“We will ensure the agency’s programmes and projects are implemented effectively and efficiently,” the lawmaker stated.