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SEDC Begins Intervention Programme for Flood-Affected Communities in the South East
Following consultations with state governments across the region, the South East Development Commission (SEDC) has commenced a regional intervention to support communities affected by flooding and other climate-related disasters.
The first delivery took place in Anambra State on Friday, 16 October, with relief materials, including food items, mattresses, sanitary pads and diapers, handed over to the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) in the presence of the Deputy Governor. The intervention is intended to complement the State Government’s ongoing relief efforts, with distribution to continue in other affected states across the region.
Beyond immediate relief, SEDC will pursue longer-term climate adaptation and resilience measures under its South-East Climate Resilience and Green Infrastructure Programme (SECRGIP). In collaboration with state governments, NiMet and other relevant agencies, this will include identifying and mapping disaster-prone communities and strengthening regional preparedness for future climate and ecological challenges.
Through this integrated approach, SEDC is addressing urgent humanitarian needs while working towards a more climate-resilient South East.
Our work in Nomeh Unateze is only the beginning.
In this conversation with ARISE News, our Executive Director for Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr. Clifford Ogbede, discusses the South East Agro-Development Programme, our pilot project now underway in Enugu State, and the broader SEDC agenda.
From agriculture and industrialisation to infrastructure and investment, we are working to translate President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda into tangible economic outcomes across the South East.
For agriculture, the goal goes beyond land clearing. We are building a model around mechanised production, aggregation, processing and private-sector participation that can be refined and scaled across the region.
Nomeh Unateze is the first step.
An insightful conversation worth watching.
#SEDC #AgroDevelopment #Enugu #RenewedHope
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A NEW CHAPTER FOR AGRICULTURE IN THE SOUTH EAST
I was honored to witness the official flag-off of the South East Agro-Development Programme by the South East Development Commission (SEDC)
A significant step towards strengthening agriculture, creating opportunities and driving sustainable development across our region.
I acknowledge the Managing Director of SEDC, Hon. Mark Okoye, for his commitment and vision towards shaping a stronger and more prosperous South East.
I also recognise the Engr. Abubakar Momoh, Minister of Regional Development, for his dedication to advancing regional development, and His Excellency, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, Governor of Enugu State, for his continued support for initiatives that create opportunities for our people.
This milestone further reflects the Renewed Hope Agenda of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and the commitment to inclusive development across Nigeria.
The South East is moving forward, and agriculture is a key part of that journey.
#SouthEastAgroDevelopment #SEDC #RenewedHope
Mark Okoye retweeted
I was at the flag-off of the South East Development Commission (SEDC) agriculture project in Nomeh Unateze, Nkanu East LGA. For me, this was more than just attending another event.
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Official flag off ceremony of the South East Agricultural Land development program currently ongoing .
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@SEDCgov Flags Off 200-Hectare Agro-Development Project in Enugu
2: Promise made, Promise fulfilled as @SEDCgov yesterday commenced the implementation of its South East Agro-Development Programme with the flag-off of a 200-hectare integrated model farm at Nomeh Unateze, Nkanu East, Enugu State.
3: Designed as a regional development intervention rather than simply a farming project, the initiative will integrate dairy, poultry, fisheries, fodder production, mechanisation, processing and practical agricultural training
-(a): while connecting surrounding smallholder farmers to inputs, technical support and markets through an out-grower programme.
4: This project aligns with the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda on food security, agricultural productivity, mechanisation, value addition and job creation.
5: The Nomeh facility will serve as a pilot for developing and replicating similar agricultural interventions across the five states of the region. @PNMbah @markokoyeII @RtHonStanley @ed_onoja @chukwuemekaani @NwekereNdoki @Chuka_Facts @_ffen @chudi19752475 @Onyennabig1 @D2Nnamani @Its_Substance @Casmino_dozie @Naija_farmers @akinwale_cfi @NGfmafs @SenatorAKyari @RegionalDevNG @UbaMaigari1 @YeriTheSGF @tecbabs @Engr_A_MOMOH @kunmigbenga @martinokorowu @udozorh
Mark Okoye retweeted
The SEDC Agro Development Programme, in partnership with the Enugu State Government, is a major step towards modernising agriculture, empowering our farmers, and building a food-secure South East.
We will continue to invest in a more prosperous future for our people.
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PRESIDENT TINUBU CELEBRATES MARK OKOYE AT 40
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the South-East Development Commission (SEDC), Mark Okoye, on the occasion of his 40th birthday anniversary.
According to a statement by the President's Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu praised Okoye's outstanding contributions to public service and commended his 14-year unblemished record in various leadership positions.
Before his appointment as the pioneer Managing Director and Chief Executive of the South-East Development Commission,
Okoye served as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Anambra State Investment Promotion and Protection Agency.
He also served as Special Adviser to the Governor of Anambra State and later as Commissioner for Economic Planning, Budget and Development Partners.
President Tinubu described Okoye as a dedicated, resilient and passionate public servant, urging him not to relent in his efforts to effectively manage the South-East Development Commission and deliver on its mandate for the development of the region.
The President noted that, as a youth-centric leader, he remains optimistic about Nigeria's future, especially with innovative young leaders such as Mark Okoye playing key roles in his administration.
President Tinubu joined family members, friends and well-wishers in celebrating Okoye on the milestone, wishing him good health, renewed strength and greater accomplishments in service to the nation.
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PRESIDENT TINUBU CELEBRATES MARK OKOYE AT 40
President Bola Tinubu congratulates Mark Okoye @markokoyeII , Managing Director/Chief Executive of the South-East Development Commission (SEDC), on his 40th birthday, June 15.
Before his appointment, Okoye had served as the Managing Director and Chief Executive of the Anambra State Investment Promotion and Protection Agency, Special Adviser to the governor of Anambra State and later as Commissioner of Economic Planning, Budget, and Development Partners.
The President celebrates Okoye on this milestone and commends his 14-year unblemished record in public service.
President Tinubu acknowledges Okoye's dedication, resilience, and passion for service, and encourages him not to relent in his efforts to manage the South-East Development Commission and deliver on its mandate.
As a youth-centric leader, the President states that, with Okoye and many other innovative young people in his administration, the nation's future remains promising.
President Tinubu joins family, friends, and well-wishers in wishing Okoye a happy 40th birthday, good health, and renewed strength as he continues his service to the nation.
Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information & Strategy)
June 14, 2026
40.
Grateful for every year, every lesson, every person who believed before there was evidence to believe in.
Public service is not about comfort. It is about responsibility. It means staying focused on the work, especially when the noise gets loud.
I am grateful to my family, friends, and the many people who have walked this journey with me. I am particularly grateful to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR for his birthday message and continued confidence in a new generation of public servants committed to building a better Nigeria.
At 40, the work is only just beginning.
Grateful for the past. Focused on the future.
The work continues.
MOII
Spent the day with the SEDC Executive Management Team reviewing:
✅ the draft South East Vision 2050 Regional Development Plan (to be released for public validation and input),
✅ South East Investment Company operationalisation, next steps on the South East Venture Capital Programme including accelerator and incubation support for selected startups,
✅the takeoff of the South East Community Social Impact projects; and
✅the next phase of feasibility studies for regionwide infrastructure projects.
Institutions are built one decision and one milestone at a time.
The work continues.
MOII
#SEDC #SEV2050 #RegionalDevelopment #RenewedHope
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Nigeria's healthcare system continues to face significant challenges due to fragmented patient records, making it difficult for healthcare providers to access complete medical histories and deliver coordinated care.
Health Vault NG, a startup based in Enugu, is changing this narrative by developing a secure digital health records platform that empowers patients to own and control their medical information while allowing authorized healthcare providers seamless access when needed.
As part of the inaugural South East Venture Capital Program (SEVCP) cohort, the startup is building foundational health-tech infrastructure that can improve care coordination, reduce inefficiencies, and contribute to better healthcare outcomes across the country.
#SEVCP #HealthTech #DigitalHealth #Innovation #SouthEastNigeria
The South East now has a structured venture capital programme. Founders are pitching. Investors are committing. An ecosystem is taking shape.
MOII
#SEVCP #SEDC #VentureCapital #RenewedHope
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The Managing Director @SEDCgov @markokoyeII made a promise on behalf of the President @officialABAT to the young people of South East to develop human capital.
2: The Board approved the South East Pitch Commission.
-(a): investing in Human Capital is widely recognized as the greatest asset for economic growth in South East.
3: @SEDCgov launched @SEVCP_SEDC designed to catalyze up to $50 million in blended finance to support startups and bridge the gap between enterprise and early-stage capital.
4: Promise made, Promise kept. O ya check the images attached of the 25 winners.
5: next time, make sure you too dey apply oooo. @RtHonStanley @ed_onoja @SouthEast_CBM @Casmino_dozie @nnoni61 @Onyeani_Kalu @D2Nnamani @theDareLawanson @chukwuemekaani @EmekaWogu @udozorh @Dharmmy_rustu @OchoMoney @Philadelphia625 @chidinma_o61418 @Onsogbu2 @HighChiefOkoro
Earlier this week in Enugu, the South East Venture Capital Programme @SEVCP_SEDC brought together founders, investors, development finance institutions, banks, and state governments around a shared objective:
Building a stronger innovation and investment ecosystem for the South East.
Most importantly, we deployed capital. Not promises. Not communiqués.
From over 1,200 applications, 25 startups secured investment through a transparent, independent, and merit-based process.
For many regions globally, venture capital is an established part of the economic landscape. For the South East, this represents the deliberate creation of an institutional pathway for innovators and entrepreneurs to access growth capital.
To the founders selected, this moment belongs to you. Your ideas, resilience, and ambition earned you a place in this cohort.
We were honoured to receive the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Dr. Taiwo Oyedele, as the President’s representative. He reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to the South East and highlighted over ₦1.3 trillion in strategic infrastructure investments across the region, including major road and rail projects that will strengthen regional connectivity and competitiveness.
I remain grateful to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for his support and for the administration’s commitment to innovative financing, entrepreneurship, and regional development.
My appreciation also goes to our partners, investors, ecosystem collaborators, mentors, judges, and every founder who participated.
This is not the end of a programme. It is the beginning of a pipeline.
Step by step, we continue to build.
MOII
#SEDC #SEIC #SEVCP #RenewedHope #RegionalDevelopment
@SEDCgov @SEVCP_SEDC – at Enugu, Nigeria
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STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE
PRESIDENT TINUBU APPOINTS PROFESSOR SEGUN AINA AS NEW JAMB REGISTRAR
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Professor Segun Aina as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), succeeding Professor Is-haq Oloyede, whose two-term tenure expires on July 31, 2026.
Professor Aina, who will be 40 in July, is a distinguished academic and systems expert with extensive experience in national examination systems, digital infrastructure, and public-sector institutional reform.
He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Systems Engineering from the University of Kent, an MSc in Internet Computing and Network Security, and a PhD in Digital Signal Processing, both from Loughborough University, United Kingdom. He has also completed the Senior Management Programme at Lagos Business School.
A Professor of Computer Engineering at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Aina began his career with JAMB during his National Youth Service, gaining foundational experience in national admissions and data-driven institutional processes. These insights have shaped his ongoing contributions to examination reform and systems optimisation.
With over 15 years of post-graduation experience, Professor Aina operates at the intersection of technology, policy, and institutional transformation, advising federal and state governments on system design, digital transition, and operational reform. At 39, he became one of Nigeria's youngest Computer Engineering professors and will now make history as JAMB’s youngest registrar.
He has served as a consultant to major examination bodies, including NECO, NABTEB, and various State Ministries of Education, providing expertise on ICT systems, examination integrity, and digital process optimisation.
Professor Aina is a member of several professional bodies, including the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), and the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).
President Tinubu expects Professor Aina to bring to bear his vast experience, knowledge and practical insight into the operations of the Board, to take the critical educational organisation beyond the laudable heights achieved by his predecessor.
Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information & Strategy)
May 21, 2026
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