lawmaker representing Eket/Onna /Esit Eket/Ibeno Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Okpolupm Etteh, has commended President Bola Tinubu for appointing Usoro Akpabio as the Managing Director of the newly established South-South Development Commission.
Akpabio’s appointment as the Managing Director, SSDC is still subject to the approval of the Senate.
In a statement obtained in Uyo from the media unit of the Lawmaker on Friday, Etteh expressed his confidence in Miss Akpabio’s ability and capacity to lead the new commission, citing her wealth of experience in public service and commitment to national development.
I sincerely commend President Tinubu for this visionary appointment. Miss Usoro Akpabio is a seasoned public servant whose dedication and competence will certainly drive the success of the SSDC,” Etteh said.
He urged the people of Akwa Ibom State to rally around the new Managing Director, stating that her leadership at the SSDC could unlock unprecedented development opportunities for the South-South region.
As the SSDC begins operations, I call on all Akwa Ibom people to support Miss Akpabio in this important assignment.
With unity and collective effort, we can usher in a new era of prosperity for our state and the entire South-South region,” he added.
Etteh further explained that “Miss Akpabio’s appointment is a strategic move to strengthen regional development efforts and promote inclusive governance in the Niger Delta.”
SSDC was recently established to coordinate and implement development initiatives across the six states in the geopolitical zone, with a focus on infrastructure, human capital, and environmental sustainability.
