Speaker House of Representatives Dr Abbas Tajuddeen, has urged the leadership of the South South Development Commission (SSDC) to live up to their mandate by bringing development to people especially at the grassroots.
He gave the charge while receiving a delegation from the Board and Management of the South South Development Commission on a courtesy visit in his office Abuja.
Dr Abbas Tajuddeen, who urged leadership of the Commission to focus on addressing the socio-economic challenges of the region for which the body was created, assured them that their appointment was an opportunity to set a legacy for future generations.
In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary Mr Leke Olatunji, the Speaker however urged them to work closely with state governors to improve synergy while warning against corruption and duplication of projects in the interest of the region.
The Speaker expressed the commitment of the House to giving full support to the Commission to deliver sustainable development and stability to the South-South geopolitical zone.
Earlier, the Managing Director, South South Development Commission, Mrs Usoro Offiong Akpabio, who led the delegation, said the Commission was fully ready to commence operation in accordance with the mandate ofPresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
He also highlighted some of the Commission’s programmes and projects which covered infrastructure renewal, human capital development, environmental protection, as well as youth and women empowerment.
