President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, GCON, has applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for signing into law the establishment of three new federal tertiary institutions in the South-East geopolitical zone, describing the move as a bold step towards inclusive national development.
The newly established institutions include the Federal College of Education, Bende; the Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences, Item-Bende — both in Abia State — and the Federal University, Okigwe in Imo State.
In a statement released by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, Senator Akpabio noted that the development signals a renewed chapter in Nigeria’s commitment to equitable educational opportunities and regional integration under the Renewed Hope Agenda of the Tinubu administration.
He commended Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, for sponsoring two of the bills, as well as other key lawmakers including Senator Patrick Ndubueze, Senator Onyekachi Nwebonyi (Deputy Whip), and Senator Osita Ngwu (Deputy Minority Whip) for their legislative drive, leadership, and unwavering dedication to the wellbeing of their constituents.
Akpabio described the President’s action as “inclusive, healing, and visionary,” noting that the South-East has long grappled with perceptions of socio-economic marginalization.
“I applaud President Tinubu for his inclusive leadership and demonstrated commitment to the development of the South-East region and efforts to heal the deep-seated wounds of the past,” Akpabio said. “The establishment of these institutions will go a long way to remove the nagging feelings of distrust and socio-economic marginalization among the people of the South-East.”
He called on the Ndigbo to embrace the Renewed Hope Agenda and work towards a progressive alliance with the administration, assuring that such alignment would yield greater democratic dividends for the region.
“The South-East stands to gain immensely through continued partnership and constructive engagement with the federal government,” Akpabio added.
The new institutions are expected to enhance access to quality education, promote research, improve healthcare delivery, and catalyze socio-economic growth in the South-East.
