Senator Orji Uzor Kalu (APC, Abia-North) has been announced by the Senate as the Committee Chairman of South-East Development Commission (SEDC).
Sen. Orji Uzor Kalu
Senate President Godswill Akpabio made the announcement during plenary on Tuesday 4, January, 2025. Before the new appointment, the former Abia Governor was the Senate Committee Chairman on Privatisation.
Senator Ken Eze (Ebonyi Central) was also appointed as the Vice Chairman of the committee. Akpabio further noted that other members of the committee will be announced in due course. 
The Senate confirmed the board membership of the SEDC after considering the report presented by Senator Kalu.
The 18-member board is led by Dr. Emeka Wogu as Chairman, while Hon. Mark Okoye was confirmed as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer.
Other confirmed members include Ugochukwu H. Agballah, Hon. Okey Ikenwa, Chief Hyacinth Ikpor, Chidi Echeazu, Ifeanyi Agwu, Nasiru Usman, Hamma Adama Ali, Kumo Edward David Onoja, and Orure Kufre Inima.
Also appointed are 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).
Others include Senator Anthony Agbo (E.D. Commercial and Industrial Development) and Dr. Clifford Ogbede (E.D. Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Rural Development).
